Making And Repairing Wooden Clock Cases

Re-create traditional wooden clock cases with authentic constructional plans.

If you are lucky enough to own a clock containing a wooden works clock movement, you own a rare piece of history. You are just the current steward of a piece of history. Like anything else, these clocks must be maintained.

Fortunately, wooden movement clocks are the easiest clocks to work on due to the large size of the parts, their simple design, and no mainsprings to deal with. Wooden movement clocks are the perfect starter clock if you have never worked on a clock before, but are interested in how they work. Repairs to wood parts only need basic woodworking skills.

This book will take you step-by-step on your journey to learn how to repair wooden movement clocks and restore your rare piece of history.

This practical, informative, and beautifully illustrated book will be essential reading for all those with a passion for mechanical clocks, and will be of particular interest to both amateurs and professionals alike who wish to work on clock cases and restore them in the correct way according to modern best practice. The authors, both experienced horological restorers, examine in detail the restoration processes and provide detailed descriptions, and a wealth of photographs and diagrams. Difficult, and often misunderstood, areas of restoration and conservation are explained in the context of 21st century thinking. The authors emphasize that sensitive and sympathetic clock case restoration is essential and, indeed, is the most economically attractive approach to adopt.

These five designs, especially for woodturners, are complete with measured plans and stage-by-stage drawings and full instructions to ensure successful results. A suppliers list is included for movements and other necessary components.

Complete plans and measured drawings to make 23 clock cases with designs ranging from the classic long case to bracket clocks, wall-hung and mantle shelf pieces, and traditional examples such as the Vienna regulator and the balloon and lancet clocks.

Vintage clock cases take a lot of care and attention to save them from falling into disrepair. With this helpful guide the amateur carpenter can repair and restore them in the home or workshop. Including illustrations and an introductory essay on finishing wood.

These 18 period designs and construction diagrams for table, wall, and standing docks allow woodworkers to recreate the grace and beauty of antique European timepieces.

If you are lucky enough to own a clock containing a wooden works clock movement, you own a rare piece of history. You are just the current steward of a piece of history. Like anything else, these clocks must be maintained. Fortunately, wooden movement clocks are the easiest clocks to work on, due to the large size of the parts, their simple design, and no mainsprings to deal with. Wooden movement clocks are the perfect starter clock if you have never worked on a clock before, but are interested in how they work. Repairs to wood parts only need basic woodworking skills. This book will take you step-by-step on your journey to learn how to repair wooden movement clocks and restore your rare piece of history.