The clock repairer's handbook
By: Laurie Penman
Publisher: Skyhorse Pub.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9781602399617
Subjects: Clocks and watches; Repairing
Description: "A how-to guide to diagnosing and correcting faults in clocks, antique and modern." -- Cover, p. [4].
Notes: Originally published: Newton Abbot [Devon] : David & Charles ; New York : Arco Pub., c1985.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-174) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Finding clock faults; title: Cleaning clock movements; title: Bushing clock plates; title: Pivoting and mounting; title: Anchor escapements; title: Dead-beat escapements; title: Verge escapements; title: Train faults and gears; title: Suspensions and crutches; title: Strike and chime work; title: Lubrication and friction; title: Weight and spring drives; title: Tools and equipment; title: Glossary; title: Suppliers and further reading; title: Index.