This authoritative handbook offers a thorough, clearly illustrated guide to repairing mechanical clocks—from grandfather and wall clocks to carriage and fusee mechanisms. Grounded in practical technique, it explains common faults, dismantling and refitting movements, gear and teeth issues, escapement adjustments, pendulum theory, lubrication and specialized clockmaking tools. With over 400 detailed line drawings and 256 pages across twenty chapters plus appendices, this manual supports both skilled amateurs and professional repairers in mastering horological repair.
Technical details:
Number of pages: 256 (Hardcover, including extensive illustrations)
Publication year: 1976 (2nd edition)
Publisher: N.A.G. Press / Crowood Press (Pyramid/T. 1721 UK import)
Language: English
Special features: Over 400 technical illustrations from working clock parts
Ideal for clockmakers, technicians, and repair hobbyists seeking a no-nonsense, well-illustrated manual on mechanical clock restoration.
Practical Clock Repairing / Donald de Carle
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