Im an old fart looking for info on clockmaking
Dave W | 19/01/2020 18:40:08 |
![]() 2 forum posts | 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 6 | 20/01/2020 19:08:55 |
![]() 2156 forum posts | I can't help with clocks but welcome along Dave |
David Noble | 20/01/2020 19:16:40 |
![]() 402 forum posts 37 photos | 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 |
Former Member | 20/01/2020 19:18:03 |
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Brian H | 20/01/2020 19:41:16 |
![]() 2312 forum posts 112 photos | 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 |
lfoggy | 20/01/2020 20:43:36 |
![]() 231 forum posts 5 photos | 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 W | 27/12/2020 18:37:50 |
![]() 2 forum posts | 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 |
Weary | 27/12/2020 19:03:55 |
421 forum posts 1 photos | 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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