Regulator
Clock Construction
by Peter Heimann
Softcover
210 x 297mm
144pp
Published by Special Interest Model Books Ltd, Dorset England
R.R.P.$39.90
ISBN 978-185486-249-5
Eight-Day Regulator Clock
Month-Going
Regulator Clock
Extract from back cover of book:
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: After a practical technical career and several years in consultancy, Peter Heimann was able to indulge in his hobby of model engineering. Over many years his interest has shifted from traditional steam power towards clock repair, restoration, design and building. He 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.
Photos: Black & White
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Section 1
An
Eight-Day Regulator Clock
Plates
and Pillars
Wheels
Crossing Out the Wheels
Lantern Pinions
Collets
and Depthing Tool
Planting the Wheel Train
Drilling the Plates
Barrels
Main Barrel Assembly
Bearing Housings and End-stones
Centre Arbor
Fitting the Ball Races and Assembly
Back Cock
End-stones
Arbors
Maintaining Detent
Chapter Ring, Materials and Pillars
Fitting the
Arbors
Dead Beat Escapement - Vulliamy Pallets
Crutch and Beat-Adjuster
Completing the First Assembly of Movement
Movement Mounting Bracket and
Suspension Bracket
Pendulum and its Components
Line Anchor Bracket and
Weight Pulley
FirstTest Running
The Weight
Hands and Minute Clutch
Finishing the Dials
Conclusion
A
Glazed Case for this Clock
Materials
General Description
Construction
Finishing
Section
2
A Month-Going Regulator Clock
Materials
Making the Plates
Pillars,
Nuts and Washers
Machining Methods
The Wheels
Crossing Out
Combined
Wheel Collets and Lantern Pinions
Depthing the Wheel Train
Drilling, Milling
and Trepanning the Plates
Bearing Housings, End-stones and Eccentric Bushes
The Arbors
The Barrels
Pallet Frame and Pallet Nibs
Setting the
Escapement Action
Crutch and Beat Adjuster
Motion Work
Mounting Bracket
Suspension and Pendulum Rod
Pendulum Bob
Weights and Pulleys
Polishing
and Preparation for Testing
Lubrication and InitialTest
Engraving the
Chapter Ring
Marking Out and Cutting Numerals
Filling and Silvering
The
Hands
An Optional Seconds Indicator
Conclusion
A
Glazed Case for this Clock
Materials
General Description
Construction
Finishing
Section
3
Appendix
Ball-races
Barrels
Beat Adjustment
Bluing
Carbon
Fibre
Crossing Out
Dividing
Drills
Filling Engraving
Gear Teeth
Lacquer
Loctite
Lubrication
Mechanical Clock
Metals
Pendulum
Rods
Pendulum Bob
Pinions
Platform
Time Keeping
Weights and
Lines
List of Suppliers