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A Manual of Veneering - Villiard, P. - 174 pp - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 4.95 2.97
A Treatise on Milling & Machines - The Cincinnati Milling Marchine Co.  1919 - Reprint by Lindsay Publication - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 13.95 8.37
American Watchmaker & Jeweler - Abbott, H. G. - 378 pp - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 19.95 9.95
Berger Handbook 1900 - Hand-book and Illustrated Catalogue of the Engineers' & Surveyors' Instruments of Precision, C. L. Berger & Sons. Garcelon, C. - 224 pp - 7 x 10 22.95 11.45

Chip Carving Patterns (Gives patterns for drawer fronts, chair backs, clock faces; many designs & combinations) - Barton, W.

128 pp - 7 1/2 x 9 1/2

12.95 6.45
Clock & Watch Escapement - Original Compiled in 1904 by The Keystone (Reprint) - 179 pp - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 12.95 6.45

Clockmaking - 18 Antique Designs for the Woodworker - Nelson, J.

222 pp - 8 1/2 x 10 - HB

26.95 13.45
Clocks & Watches - An Historical Bibliography - Volume 1 - Baillie, G. H.  414 pp - 6 x 10 - HB 29.95 11.95
Collecting & Repairing Watches - Cutmore, M. - 191 pp - 6 x 9 - HB 24.95 12.45

Compensating Pendulums - Finn, J. L. and S. Riefler - This easy-to-read book contains important information about pendulum and their construction.  Also, a new free pendulum, compensating pendulums, and mercury pendulums are topics covered in detail.  Quite a handy book containing discussion and instruction on making all-important pendulums.

48 pp - 5 1/4 x 8 1/4

8.95 4.47

Complete Guide to Woodcarving - Hundreds of projects and design. Almost 700 drawings and photographs. - Tangerman, E. J.

352 pp - 7 X 10

14.95 7.45
Directions... For Installation and Care of Self Winding Synchronizing Clocks see Tran Duy Ly's "American Clocks" Volume 2.
See Book Review Vol 2
   

Escapements, The - Britton, F.J. - Contains indispensable information on the mechanics of escapements.  Specific types of escapements found in this book include: anchor, cylinder, chronometer, dead beat, duplex, lever, pin pallet, pin wheel and verge.

66 pp - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

9.95 4.95

Gluing & Clamping - A Woodworker's Handbook - Spielman, P.

256 pp - 8 x 10

15.95 7.95

Hairspringing - Manipulating of Old & New Springs - A. Z.  This book deals with the manipulation of old and new springs by the watch repairer.  Topics include treatment of tangled springs, making isochronal curves in flat and Breguet springs, pining, and selecting and fitting hairsprings.

45 pp - 5 1/4  x 8 1/4

8.95 4.47

Helpful Information for Watchmakers - 11th Edition - Ohlson, O.

104 pp - 5 x 8

11.95 5.95
How to Make an Electric Clock - Way, R. B. - 53 pp - 5 x 7 8.00 4.00

How to Manage and Regulate Clocks and Watches - Berthoud, M. F.

81 pp - 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

18.00 9.00
Instructions for Installation and Maintenance of Self-Winding Synchronized Clocks see Tran Duy Ly's "American Clocks" Volume 2.
See Book Review Vol 2
   
Les Brocot-une dynastie d'horlogers - Chavigny, R. - 224 pp - 6 x 9 - HB 59.95 29.50
Making Modern Jewellery - Bagley, P. - 128 pp - 8 1/2 x 10 1/4 - HB 24.95 12.45

Making & Repairing Wooden Clock Cases - Taylor, V. & Babb, H.

191 pp - 8 x 11 - HB

59.95 29.95
Making Wooden Clock Cases - Designs, Plans & Instructions for 20 Clocks. Tim & Ashby, P. - 222 pp - 9 x 11 3/4 24.95 12.45

Manual for Overhaul, Repair & Handling of Hamilton Model 21 Ship Chronometer with Parts Catalog with Addition of May 1st 1946 Hamilton Marine Chronometer Repair Parts List - US Navy Department.

104 pp - 8 x 11

17.95 14.50
Metalwork for Craftsmen - Kronquist, E. - 202 pp - 5 x 8 6.95 3.47

Modern Clock - Construction Regulating & Repair - Goodrich, W. (This is one of the best books on the market for repairing American and European clocks; including Electric, 400-Day and Cuckoo clocks.) 1997 Edition.

502 pp - 6 x 9 - HB

27.50 13.75
New & Tradition Styles of Chip Carving - From Classic to Positive Imaging - Barton, W. - 128 pp -7 1/2 x 9 1/2 12.95 6.45

Practical Clock Repairing - DeCarle, D. - Over 400 illustrations.

244 pp - 5 1/2 x 8 3/4 - HB

34.50 17.25
Precision Time Measures:  Their Construction & Repair - A manual of the theory and mechanical laws governing, the construction of timekeeping machines and accepted methods of their maintenance and repair - Higginbotham, C. T. - 343 pp - 5 x 8 - HB * 29.50 14.75
Quartz Watch Retrofitting ( When There's A Reason) - Door, W. R. - An Easy Guide for the Watchmaker - 175 pp - 6 x 8 1/2 - Spiral bound 29.95 14.95
Repairing Antique Clocks - Smith, E. - 232 pp - 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 - HB SOLD  

Repairing Old Clocks and Watches - Whiten, A.

280 pp - 5 1/2 x 8 3/4 - HB

34.50 24.50

Repairing Watch Cases - Schwanatus, W. and Fenimore, W. 

34 pp - 5 x 8

9.95 7.50
Scroll Saw Fretwork Patterns - Spielman & Reidle - Over 200 full-sized patterns - 256 pp - 8 x 10 14.95 7.45
Square Recoil Escapement - Aydlett, G. - 35 pp - 6 x 9 6.95 4.30

Staff Making & Pivoting - Hall, E. U. - This subject covered include: The raw material.  The Gravers.  The roughing out.  The hardening and tempering. Kinds of pivot and the requirements of a good pivot.

46 pp - 5 x 7

8.95 5.75
Striking Clocks - Baier, J.G. - 51 pp - 5 x 8 9.95 4.95

Ultimate Clock Book, The - 40 Timely Projects from Wood, Metal, Polymer Clay, Paper, Fabric, and Found Objects - Gilchrist, P. -

128 pp - (all in color) -  8 1/2 x 10

14.95 7.45

Watch & Clock Information, Please - Samelius & Hagens

408 pp - 6 x 9 - HB

30.00 15.00

Watch Escapement - The Lever, The Cylinder - How to analyze, How to repair and How to adjust.  The Escapement is the brain of the watch, doling out exact units of power to its heart, the balance.  Good timekeeping depends on the precision and efficiency of the escapement.  The author shows how to prevent common errors of misadjusment as well as avoiding damaging parts.

Fried, H. B. - 191 pp - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

17.95 14.50
Watchmaker's Lathe - Goodrich, W. - 272 pp - 6 x 9 - HB - Very good 25.00 15.00
Working in Precious Metals - Smith, E. - 400 pp - 5 x 8 - HB 31.95 15.95

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