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Dave W19/01/2020 18:40:08
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Hello i'm Dave from Aberdeenshire a retired engineering company owner.

Still have the company but is run by family now.

Have been making clocks in my home workshop for a few years now after I bought a Skeleton clock for my late wifes Xmas and thought I could make one of those but still need help.

I make a lot of my tools and have a gardening interest too ( 1 acre )

Chris Evans 620/01/2020 19:08:55
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I can't help with clocks but welcome along Dave

David Noble20/01/2020 19:16:40
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Hello Dave,

I know the feeling! I retired recently and although I have a background in engineering and an interest in clocks, I have never made one before. I recently completed my first one and feel quite pleased with it. If I can offer any help, please ask.

David

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Brian H20/01/2020 19:41:16
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Welcome Dave, I can't claim to be a clockmaker but I have built one, an English Long Case Regulator. Very satisfying when it works.

Any questions, just post them on here.

Brian

lfoggy20/01/2020 20:43:36
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Welcome Dave,

There are a few clockmakers on this forum but I think we are outnumbered by the steam & IC engine makers. I've built good few clocks over the years and would recommend any of John Wilding's books as a very good starting point. There is a Wilding book on a skeleton clock. Never made one myself but have seen many at ME shows. Also look at the British Horological Institute which has a very good journal and website including a forum.

What are you building at the moment? I am working on an English bracket clock with a double fusee....

Regards

Dave W27/12/2020 18:37:50
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Hello and a happy new year to all.

Looking to purchase a copy of John Harrisons Contrivance by Stuart Harrison.

Anyone have any contacts please let me know.

Regards

Dave

Weary27/12/2020 19:03:55
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Antiquariat-am-St-Vith in Mönchengladbach, Germany, has an English-language copy. 88 Euro, say around 100/110 with carriage to UK, but you would have to 'sort that' with them.

Unfortunately I cannot link you to the relevant catalogue page, so you will have to do a search yourself from the main page to which I have provided a link.

They also list on ABE and price in £, so you can order from there too if you prefer.

 

Regards,

Phil

 

Edited By Weary on 27/12/2020 19:07:26

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