1. MODEL ENGINEERS WORKSHOP MANUAL
2. QUORN UNIVERSAL TOOL AND CUTTER GRINDER
3. MODEL BOILERS AND BOILER MAKING
4. WORKSHOP TECHNIQUES
5. BUILDING A VERTICAL STEAM ENGINE FROM CASTINGS
6. LATHEWORK. A COMPLETE COURSE
7. How (Not) To Paint A Locomotive
8. BUILD YOUR OWN STEAM LOCOMOTIVE “SWEET PEA”
9. SHOP, SHED AND ROAD
10. TOOL & CUTTER SHARPENING
 
 
Clocks
 
A Beginners Guide to Clock Repair
Ian Beilby
This useful work first appeared as a series of articles in Clocks Magazine and is now available in book form. A well illustrated 60 page book, it covers all aspects of clock repairing first explaining the movement and later dealing with the various repairs, finishing with setting up the strike. A very readable book for anyone interested in horology.
 
 
£6.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty
 
 
A HOPE-JONES SYNCHRONOME MISCELLANY
A compilation of material on the author and his famous Synchronome company and its products. Consists of a detailed article on the free pendulum, a facsimile of the Synchronome Electric Clocks catalogue c1912, a facsimile of a description pamphlet and price list and finally a detailed review on Synchronome station clocks from the 'Railway Engineer'.
 
 
£6.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty
 
 
ANALYSIS OF THE LEVER ESCAPEMENT
by H. R. Playtner
A reprint of an extremely rare and much sought after publication. This is a very informative book dealing extensively with the subject of escapements.
 
 
£7.50 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty
 
 
CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRING
by Donald de Carle
 
 
£18.99 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty
 
 
CLOCK AND WATCH ESCAPEMENTS
by W J Gazeley
Now reprinted, this book is a useful addition to the craftsman's library, written by a man with long practical experience of the subject.
 
 
£22.00 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty
 
 
CLOCK AND WATCH REPAIRING FOR AMATEURS *
by H Benton
A very useful book first published to help constructors and owners maintain and repair their timepieces. Whilst not entering into involved matters it does nevertheless permit the reader to deal with the average clock or watch.
 
 
£4.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty
 
 
CLOCK JOBBERS HANDYBOOK *
by Paul N. Hasluck
This very useful book contains masses of information on construction and operation of clocks. As the construction of clocks has changed little over the years this particular book will prove immensely useful covering foreign clocks as well as English designs of the period.
 
 
£9.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty
 
 
CLOCK MAKER BINDER
 
 
£5.50 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty
 
 
CLOCK REPAIRERS HANDBOOK
by Laurie Penman
 
 
£16.99 (P&P £ 4.90 ) Qty
 
 
CLOCK REPAIRING & ADJUSTING *
by W. L. Randall
An introduction to repairing and adjusting a wide range of mechanical clocks. The action of various parts and the reason for stoppage is clearly explained.
 
 
£5.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty
 
 
CLOCK REPAIRING & MAKING *
by F. J. Garrard
A practical handbook describing the tools, materials and methods used in cleaning and repairing all kinds of English and foreign timepieces, striking and chiming clocks and the making of English clocks.
 
 
£12.50 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty
 
 
CLOCKMAKING FOR THE MODEL ENGINEER
by Colin Thorne
This is an ideal introduction to the world of clockmaking for the experienced model engineer who would like to build his first clock. Deals with the basic techniques of clock construction along with the specialist tools needed and their uses and includes full drawings for the simple to make but unusual 'Benjamin Franklin' clock.
 
 
£12.30 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty
 
 
CLOCKS & WATCHES *
by G. L. Overton
First published in 1922 this book covers the history of time, primitive time measurement, watch and clock escapements right through to the electric clock of the early 20th century,
 
 
£10.50 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty
 
 
COMPENSATING PENDULUMS
Detailed description of the Riefler pendulum by Sigmund Riefler and a description of compensating pendulums in general by J L Finn. A photostatic facsimile.
 
 
£4.95 (P&P £ 0.85 ) Qty
 
 
ELECTRIC CLOCKS *
by Kinostan
This interesting book describes the principles and workings of an electric clock and then goes on to describe the construction of the simple electric clock and three quarter seconds clock with chime release. Discusses improvements to clocks, faces for them and the chiming movement.
 
 
£10.50 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty
 
 
ELECTRIC CLOCKS & CHIMES *
edited P. Marshall
A practical handbook giving complete instructions for the making of electrical timepieces, synchronised clock systems and chiming mechanisms.
 
 
£9.50 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty
 
 
ELECTRIC CLOCKS AND CHIMES **
American Title
Model Engineer Handbook Series reprinted by Lindsay Publications Inc.
 
 
£9.50 (P&P £ 0.85 ) Qty
 
 
GEARS FOR SMALL MECHANISMS
W O Davis
Covers the theory and practice of the design of very small gears, friction and efficiency of tootha ction, design of tools for cutting and generating gear tooth forms and production and testing of gears used in clocks and other machinery. Required reading for some study courses.
 
 
£19.95 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty
 
 
HOW TO MAKE AN ELECTRIC CLOCK *
by R. Barnard Way
First published in the late 1930's this book describes the construction of a basic yet reliable electric clock. The reader can modify the case to suit his own requirements and will if they follow the instructions in the book have a useful and reliable timepiece.
 
 
£5.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty
 
 
MAKING A SKELETON CLOCK
by Paul N. Hasluck
Facsimile reprint of an early 1920's publication describing the construction of a classic example of the Skeleton Clock.
 
 
£5.50 (P&P £ 0.85 ) Qty
 
 
MAKING AN EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK (hardbound)
by Alan Timmins
This book sets out to describe the manufacture of an eight-day rack striking longcase clock, but achieves more than this. The popular eight-day longcase movement was for years the backbone of the traditional English clockmaking industry and anyone who successfully makes one of these clocks is more than equipped to move on to the more sophisticated designs.
 
 
£29.95 (P&P £ 2.45 ) Qty
 
 
MAKING AN EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK (paperback)
by Alan Timmins
This book sets out to describe the manufacture of an eight-day rack striking longcase clock, but achieves more than this. The popular eight-day longcase movement was for years the backbone of the traditional English clockmaking industry and anyone who successfully makes one of these clocks is more than equipped to move on to the more sophisticated designs.
 
 
£25.95 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty
 
 
MAKING CLOCKS
by Stan Bray
An introduction to the fascinating world of horology for the complete beginner. This book explains the terminology of the clockmaker and provides general details of clock construction including layout of wheels and escapements, all of which are fully described and illustrated. The making of wheels, pinions, escapements, plates, pendulums, weights, cases, hands and faces is described. The necessary tools and equipment are described with details of how to make specialised items and choice of most suitable materials for their construction.
 
 
£6.95 (P&P £ 1.60 ) Qty
 
 
MAKING WOODEN CLOCK CASES
by Tim and Peter Ashby
Complete plans and measured drawings to make 23 clock cases with designs ranging from the classic long case to bracket clocks, wall-hung and mantle shelf pieces, and traditional examples such as the Vienna regulator and the balloon and lancet clocks. Full instructions are given and a components list is included for movements and parts.
 
 
£19.95 (P&P £ 2.45 ) Qty
 
 
MODERN WATCH & CLOCK REPAIRING
by P. Buford Harris
 
 
£8.95 (P&P £ 2.45 ) Qty
 
 
PRACTICAL CLOCK REPAIRING
by Donald de Carle
 
 
£18.99 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty
 
 
RAILWAY CLOCKS
by Ian P. Lyman
The first detailed study of the mechanical clocks used by the railway companies of England, Scotland and Wales. With over 700 photographs of railway clocks, original documents and the GWR's clock repair workshop, an essential book for all interested in railway clocks, as well as fusee clocks of all types.
 
 
£35.00 (P&P £ 4.90 ) Qty
 
 
REGULATOR CLOCK CONSTRUCTION
by Peter Heimann
This book describes the construction of two different clock projects, an eight day regulator and a month going regulator clock, and features full working drawings supported by detailed photographs and line drawings.
Special Interest Model Books
 
 
£14.95 (P&P £ 2.45 ) Qty
 
 
REPAIRING OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES
by Antony J Whitten
 
 
£20.00 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty
 
 
RESTORING GRANDFATHER CLOCKS
by Eric & Brian Smith
Armed with this book and appropriate tools (for work on both movement and case), the owner of a dilapidated grandfather clock will be encouraged and given the know-how to restore it to life as a useful and attractive clock and a prized possession.
 
 
£25.00 (P&P £ 4.90 ) Qty
 
 
RESTORING MUSICAL BOXES AND MUSICAL CLOCKS
by A Ord Hume
For those wishing to restore an old music box, either cylinder or disc-playing or a musical clock. This is the definitive book on the subject. Beautifully produced with many drawings, sketches and photographs.
 
 
£35.00 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty
 
 
THE A-Z OF HAIRSPRINGING
by Watch Repairer
Published with the watchmaker in mind, this useful book will equally be of interest to many who may need to produce a spring for other purposes.
 
 
£6.50 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty
 
 
THE CARRIAGE CLOCK – A REPAIR AND RESTORATION MANUAL by Laurie Penman
by Laurie Penman
A long-awaited and comprehensive manual to every aspect of carriage clock care and restoration.
 
 
£29.50 (P&P £ 2.45 ) Qty
 
 
The Clockmaker - Bound Volume 2
Now available beautifully bound in maroon leather cloth with gold lettering. A superb books packed with clockmaking projects which will grace any bookshelf.
 
 
£41.95 (P&P £ 4.90 ) Qty
 
 
THE CLOCKMAKER Bound Volume 1
Now available beautifully bound in maroon leather cloth with gold lettering. A superb books packed with clockmaking projects which will grace any bookshelf.
 
 
£41.95 (P&P £ 4.90 ) Qty
 
 
THE WATCHMAKER’S AND MODEL ENGINEER’S LATHE
by Donald de Carle
First published over forty years ago and now in its sixth edition this book has become the standard work on the subject.
 
 
£17.50 (P&P £ 2.45 ) Qty
 
 
TUNING COILS AND HOW TO WIND THEM *
by G P Kendall
An interesting book first published in 1924. This was written for the express purpose of showing that it is easy for the reader to wind really efficient coils. Originally intended for the radio enthusiast it can still be of use in that field today but is equally useful in a variety of other hobbies, particularly in the winding of the coils for an electric clock etc.
 
 
£4.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty
 
 
WATCH & CLOCK REPAIRING — A Short Course *
by Donald de Carle
This small but comprehensive 28 page book was first published as part of a larger work for the amateur. It is therefore an ideal introductory book to repairing written by one of the leading experts on the subject.
 
 
£3.95 (P&P £ 0.85 ) Qty
 
 
WATCH AND CLOCKMAKING AND REPAIRING
by W J Gasley
 
 
£25.00 (P&P £ 1.95 ) Qty
 
 
WATCH REPAIRING AND ADJUSTING l *
by W. L. Randal
A companion volume to the author's very popular 'Clock Repairing & Adjusting' this book on watches will be equally useful.
 
 
£4.95 (P&P £ 1.20 ) Qty
 
 
WHEEL AND PINION CUTTING IN HOROLOGY
by J. M. Wild
Many clock repairers carry out excellent work but avoid cutting their own wheels and pinions, fearing it is too complicated and involved. This book, written by an experienced clock and tool maker, dispels those fears and gives a step by step guide to an extremely satisfying aspect of horology.
 
 
£29.95 (P&P £ 4.90 ) Qty
 
 
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