How to Make a Weight-Driven Clock
$119.29
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
20 May 2025
Summary
For many centuries, a falling weight has been used as an energy source to drive mechanical clocks. It is a versatile and constant force that has been used to power clocks, from the great cathedral clocks of the world to precision timekeepers, astronomical regulators, the longcase clock and many designs of wall clock.
This comprehensive and detailed book describes the function of the parts of a weight-driven clock, before accompanying you on the journey to making your own. There are ma…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780719843860 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0719843863 |
| Author: | Richard Simmonds |
| Publisher: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 20 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 723g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 189mm x 246mm |
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Richard Simmonds
Richard Simmonds MBHI began his career as an apprentice in 1983. He worked for two local companies before forming his own company in 1994, which became Simmonds Clockmaking Limited in February 2014. He lives and works in Norfolk as a professionally qualified horologist, designing and making new mechanical clocks in addition to being a repairer and conservator, working for private individuals, institutions and companies, both in the UK and overseas. He is proud to continue the traditional skills of professional clockmaking, repairing and conserving our horological heritage.
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