Clock books grandfather clock repair books clock repair. Your clock is pictured in a reproduction of an advertisement on page 172 of jim linzs book, electrifying time. See more ideas about clock repair, clock and antique clock repair. Please be aware that the procedure described in the book as new life into. Helpful tips for repairing and restoring telechron and general electric clocks, including an astonishing method for breathing new life into dead. The comprehensive text explores mechanical and electric clock companies. Modern clockmakers may be employed by jewellers, antique shops, and places devoted strictly to repairing clocks and watches. Find toprated venice clock repair shops there are 4 toprated clock repair shops in your area and 11 to avoid. Start with letting down the mainspring power, then take apart a movement, clean it, and repair it. Check availability in their online library catalog or the lending library book list. However, the book also contains useful information for the more advanced repairer. Repair and restoration tips are included, as well as a price guide. Horner clock services is dedicated to providing quality clock repair and restoration services to our customers in three states. Although we specialize in antique timepieces, we are also happy to provide repair services to more modern clocks.
Top 4 best venice fl clock repair shops angies list. Realistically, this book is targeted at telechron collectors or owners. On the other hand, maintenance and repair of the bulle battery clock is covered in miles english language translation of the bulle clock. Clock repair, a beginners guide paperback 28 oct 2010. Practical watch repair very good watch repair book with over 550 instructional blackandwhite illustrations and an approach that assumes no prior watchrepairing experience. For anyone who has ever considered clock repair as a hobby or a profession, as well as those under initial training and for the existing repairer, this comprehensively illustrated and detailed manual will be a useful reference. As the title implies, this book focuses on the basics of clock repair. Practical watch repair, practical clock repair, clock repairing as a hobby, the e. Telechron and general electric pioneered the application of machine age. Went to a telechron website posted earlier and got a nice link on how to repair an h but not a b. Extensively researched by author jim linz, the book even includes production dates and sales figures for many models. In the clock repairers manual, mick watters explains how to approach all aspects of clock repair, maintenance, and cleaning with confidence. Galleries canadian general electric toronto kitchen clocks. Old clock books are becoming as scarce as old mechanical clocks, but they are.
Youll have a glossary of clock terms, a lubrication guide, a beginner s guide to strike and chime mechanisms. A little collection of clock and watch books kevin knauss. The two most useful types of file for watch and clock repairing are pillar files and rattail files fig. Extensively researched by author jim linz, the book even includes. Horner clock services specializes in the repair and restoration of antique clocks. There is a section in jim linz s book on how to repair telechron rotors, but im not sure if the b rotor is covered, since i dont have the book. Nawcc books national association of watch and clock collectors. Shop the latest titles by jim linz at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. How to adjust schatz ships bell clock by william bilger.
This clock is listed as model 327 in jim linzs telechron clock book. A firm understanding of the principles of each of the types is a basic requirement. Since almost all clocks are now factorymade, most modern clockmakers only repair clocks. Because few of us are clock experts, the clock experts on justanswer are available to assist you with your clock repair questions, helping you make sense of the problem and find the best solution. Wind up by jim linz is an excellent guide to the many different models that westclox manufactured from the early part of the 20th century into the 70s. The indepth information, including explanations of clock repairing terminology and details on the tools, materials, and supplies that are needed for success, will benefit even skilled enthusiasts. Valley clock works is a single man clock repair shop founded in 1996, and was moved to its current location in september 1998. Good repair hints for the ac synchronus clocks is included in an appendix of jim linz electrifying times. Balcomb is a good example of the kind of clock repair books that are available today. It covers the theory behind clock movement and design, including the particulars of escapements, pendulums, balance wheels, and even the sheet music for popular chimes. Linzs similar book on telechron clocks has a chapter on repair and maintenance, which makes that book. The library and research center has lending copies of many books available to nawcc members.
Valley clock works is a factory authorized service center for howard miller clocks and an authorized dealer for kit cat clocks. Find clocks repairing and service in lees summit, mo on yellowbook. Clock repair basics is a clock repair course in itself. He already had an electric clock collection and liked my electric clock repair. The american striking clock, the 400day clock, and the alarm clock receive special attention. Installing a quartz movement is to clock repair what taxidermy is to medicine.
Conover author, editor, illustrator clock repair basics is a clock repair course in itself. When the clock was redesigned to use the f motor, the f was added before the model number to identify this change. Please be aware that the procedure described in the book as new life into dead rotors is flawed. Michaels clocks and repair 511 e st george blvd, st. There have been many books written on the repair of watches and clocks but the majority have been intended for the serious horologist and the apprentice.
Books on watch and clock repair and working with watchmakers lathes. Vcw is located in downtown tell city on main street. Simplifies an often confusing adjustment on hermle chiming movements with the anso auto night shut off feature. Armed with this book and appropriate tools, the owner of a dilapidated grandfather clock will be encouraged and given the knowhow to restore it to life as a useful and attractive clock and a prized possession. The basics on escapements, pendulums, bushing work and more are all in this book. That method is covered in jim linz telechron book, electrifying time. If you arent going to rehab your old, dead rotors, please sell them on ebay or just store them away for future generations. Since model 327 was introduced in 1931, but the f motor was not introduced until 1932, the first ones had b motors.
Professionally, i run bills clockworks, where i repair american antique clocks and. A big thanks to jim linz for letting me use data from his two books westclox. Clocks, 19251955, jim linz, schiffer publishing ltd, 2001. Clockmakers must be able to read blueprints and instructions for numerous types of. There are hundreds of color and black and white photos of clocks, with years made and production figures. Waterbury hamilton telechron kitchen parlor clock movement parts or repair g81. Typically i spend 1 to 114 hours in your home going over your clock and making necessary repairs or servicing your clock. Telechron and ge electric clocks electrifying time by jim linz covers the history of electric clocks by telechron and ge. The beginnsers handbook and clock repair first reader by phillip balcomb offer an. The name was attributed to for the use of describing a tall case clock from the song my grandfathers clock written in 1876 by. Jim linz has been researching and collecting art deco for over 25 years. His first book, art deco chrome, was released in 1999.
We proudly service bucks, chester, delaware, montgomery, and philadelphia counties in pennsylvania. A clockmaker is an artisan who makes andor repairs clocks. The desire to collect is strong and the vintage alarm clock has lots of history to. There are pictures, descriptions, values and much additional information for. If you collect westclox clocks and watches, or need to identify westclox, western clock co. There is a great book on the subject of telechrong. The reason is that he suggests using lacquer thinner. Our clock shop provides guaranteed repair and restoration work from fully insured specialists who put your satisfaction first.
Handbook of watch and clock repairs 1972 new york emerson books inc. There are pictures, descriptions, values and much additional information for hundreds of clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches. In writing this book, i have assumed that the reader has no. A quick reference price guide and index to the models is included as an appendix. This is a clock repair book that is obviously aimed at helping beginner clock repairers who need an introduction to the subject. The classic 400 day clock book with all the movement back plate illustrations, suspension spring diagrams, instructions on how to and how not to. A graduate of emory university, he is publications director for the art deco society of washington and a member of the national association of watch and clock collectors and the national trust for historic preservation. Most of the time, i repair all types of clocks, right in your home. Nawcc books national association of watch and clock.
All of the precise and delicate gears and levers in a clock can appear dizzying to the amateur, but this guide, with its wonderfully detailed diagrams, can clear things up. Telechron and ge clocks, 192555 by jim linz 2000, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Mikes telechron clock clinics ge, herschede, revere, and. Find clocks repairing and service in saint joseph, mo on yellowbook. Books available for purchase are noted below the book s listing information. Repairing a telechron b2 rotor nawcc message board. And with 55 to 85 year old clocks, repair or restoration eventually will be needed. You can even ask followup questions, and approve payment only when youre completely satisfied.