Making Metal Clockworks for Home Machinists

Revised and newly updated, Making Metal Clockworks for Home Machinists is an introduction to horology for the complete beginner.

• Introductory guide to horology for beginners
• Explains terms, general forms of clock construction, tools, materials, and methods
• Learn the layout and creation of wheels, escapements, pinions, pendulums, and more
• Expert advice to the best ways to make specialized items

Explaining the terminology and general forms of clock construction, Making Metal Clockworks for Home Machinists will teach you about the necessary tools, materials, and methods you need to know to get started in horology—the art of clockmaking.

Understand everything from the layout of wheels and escapements to the making of wheels, pinions, pendulums, and so much more!

With insightful details of how to make specialized items and advice on the most suitable materials for their construction, this is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of clockmaking.

Stan Bray has had his own workshop for most of his life and has made many tools, models, and clocks. He is the founder and former editor of the magazine Model Engineers' Workshop, and the former editor of Engineering in Miniature. He is associate editor of Model Engineer where he has a regular column called "Bray's Bench."