Product Description

"Regulator Clock Construction" describes the building of two different clock projects: an eight day regulator clock; a month going regulator clock; and, features full working drawings supported by detailed photographs and line drawings. It is intended for hobbyists with basic model engineering facilities to enable them to venture into the field of horology by building their own precision clocks which can become treasured family heirlooms. The term "regulator" simply describes a precision clock. Every clockmaker and repairer needs such an instrument to use in regulating his repair and new work. The typical English regulator, as described in the first section, beats at one second intervals and will run for eight days between winding. The second project is a month going regulator clock, an equally high precision type which will run for a whole month between winding. The contents of this book are based on a series of articles originally published over many years in "Model Engineer" magazine.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #41650 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-20
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Review
The publisher has built a very successful niche in special interest books of a technical and engineering nature. This is a worthy addition to the list. The author has described the design and construction of an 8 day regulator clock that requires only a modest selection of engineering tools and which could be built using components made to order by an engineering company. The result is a fine clock with an open dial that provides a view of most of the clock works, mounted in a wooden case with three sides in glass. As a clock, it will provide good time keeping. As an engineering project it will build into a satisfying and practical item that requires only wall space. As an object, it makes a good taking point. The descriptive text is well written and provides a very easy to follow guide to building the clock. The text is accompanied by very clear engineering drawings that provide all of the detail necessary to complete the components and assemble the clock - firetrench.com.

From the Back Cover
Regulator Clock Construction describes the building of two
different clock projects:
* an eight day regulator clock * a month going regulator clock *
and features full working drawings supported by detailed photographs and
line drawings. It is intended for hobbyists with basic model engineering
facilities to enable them to venture into the field of horology by building
their own precision clocks which can become treasured family heirlooms.
The term "regulator" simply describes a precision clock. Every clockmaker
and repairer needs such an instrument to use in regulating his repair and
new work. The typical English regulator, as described in the first section,
beats at one second intervals and will run for eight days between winding.
The second project is a month going regulator clock, an equally high
precision type which will run for a whole month between winding.
The contents of this book are based on a series of articles originally
published over many years in Model Engineer magazine.

About the Author
Peter Heimann is an Associate Member of the British Horological Institute and is actively involved with the repair and restoration requirements of the City of Bristol Museums