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Author : Ferdinand Berthoud
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780958136969
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (369 download)
Download or read book How to Make a Verge Watch written by Ferdinand Berthoud and published by . This book was released on 2005-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Christopher S. Barrow
Publisher : Robert Hale
ISBN 13 : 9780719804007
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (4 download)
Download or read book The Verge Pocket Watch written by Christopher S. Barrow and published by Robert Hale. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the success of The Pocket Watch, which has helped many people rescue old watches from the drawers in which they have languished, comes another clear and concise guide, aimed again at the enthusiastic amateur This book combines a fascinating history of the development of the verge pocket watch with a comprehensive step-by-step guide to cleaning and repairing a variety of English and Continental verge movements. Any reader who has a verge pocket watch hidden in a drawer and who would like to investigate its workings, perhaps with a view to getting it going again, will find that this books helps them reach that goal. It will also offer them a deeper appreciation of the beauty of both the design and technology of the verge pocket watch.
Author : F. J. Camm
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473347580
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)
Download or read book Watches Adjustment and Repair - A Practical Handbook on Modern Watches written by F. J. Camm and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This antiquarian book comprises a comprehensive and practical handbook on modern watches, with information on the history and development of watches, on cleaning them, repairing them, and much more. Written in clear, concise language and containing a plethora of useful diagrams and photographs, this text will be of considerable value to anyone with a keen interest in watches, and would make for a great addition to collections of watch and clock-related literature. The chapters of this volume include: Time and the Origin of Watches, Tools and Materials, The Parts of a Watch, The Compensating Balance and the Hair-spring, Lever Escapement, Cylinder Escapement, Dismantling: Fitting Winding Shafts, Fitting Mainsprings, Cleaning a Watch, et cetera. This antiquarian book is being republished now complete with a new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
Author : Thomas Reid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (6 download)
Download or read book Treatise on Clock and Watch Making written by Thomas Reid and published by . This book was released on 1826 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)
Download or read book English Mechanic and World of Science written by and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 1344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Paul N. Hasluck
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1446546675
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (465 download)
Download or read book The Watch Jobber's Handybook - A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing and Adjusting: Embracing Information on the Tools, Materials Appliances and Processes Employed in Watchwork written by Paul N. Hasluck and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy volume contains a comprehensive guide to cleaning, repairing, and adjusting watches. It includes information on all the tools, materials, appliances, and processes employed in watchwork. This antiquarian volume was originally intended for the use of young beginners in their elementary practice with watchwork, although the technical terms will be useful for reference to many who are more experienced. Written in clear language and containing simple step-by-step instructions, this text is ideal for the beginner, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Early Time Measure and Modern Watches; A Watch Movement and How to Take it Apart; Examining, Cleaning, and Putting Together; Repairs and Adjustment, and Glossary of Terms, Tools, Materials, Parts and Processes Used in Watchwork. This text is being republished with a new introduction on the subject.
Author : Robert D. Porter
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (139 download)
Download or read book Restoring this Old Verge Fusee Watch written by Robert D. Porter and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This guide is packed with over 65 pictures and supporting text that show you step-by-step how to disassemble, clean, repair, reassemble, and lubricate an ancient key wind and set, chain-driven watch that is typical of many other verge fusee watches from two hundred plus years ago. The clues in the watch case are used to determine when the watch was made, what the case is made of, and where the watch most likely originated. Other topics include, how to let the power down so the watch can be safely disassembled; how to remove the tapered pins that hold the plates together; useful information is given about servicing the fusee, it's ratchet mechanism, and the miniature chain that couples the fusee to the mainspring barrel; the step-by-step, what goes where, reassembly of the gearing, the plates, the balance and hairspring assembly; making sure the watch is in beat; winding the fusee chain onto the barrel, and setting the mainspring preset power; assembling the motion work under the dial; making replacement tapered pins, and determining the best direction to insert the tapered pin holding the movement in the case. This guide should help you to enjoy these fascinating miniature mechanical marvels from long ago."--Amazon.
Author : Ted Widmer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476739455
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)
Download or read book Lincoln on the Verge written by Ted Widmer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE LINCOLN FORUM BOOK PRIZE “A Lincoln classic...superb.” —The Washington Post “A book for our time.”—Doris Kearns Goodwin Lincoln on the Verge tells the dramatic story of America’s greatest president discovering his own strength to save the Republic. As a divided nation plunges into the deepest crisis in its history, Abraham Lincoln boards a train for Washington and his inauguration—an inauguration Southerners have vowed to prevent. Lincoln on the Verge charts these pivotal thirteen days of travel, as Lincoln discovers his power, speaks directly to the public, and sees his country up close. Drawing on new research, this riveting account reveals the president-elect as a work in progress, showing him on the verge of greatness, as he foils an assassination attempt, forges an unbreakable bond with the American people, and overcomes formidable obstacles in order to take his oath of office.
Author : Thomas Reid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book Treatise on Clock and Watch Making written by Thomas Reid and published by . This book was released on 1832 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1626 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book The Keystone written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 1626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thomas Reid
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book A Treatise on Clock and Watch Making written by Thomas Reid and published by . This book was released on 1844 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thomas REID (Member of the Clock-Makers' Company.)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Treatise on Clock and Watch making, theoretical and practical ... Illustrated by plates written by Thomas REID (Member of the Clock-Makers' Company.) and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Work written by and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Christopher S. Barrow
Publisher : Robert Hale
ISBN 13 : 9780719803901
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (39 download)
Download or read book The Pocket Watch written by Christopher S. Barrow and published by Robert Hale. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and revised edition of this practical guide--the book the author wished he had on hand at the start of his 20 years cleaning and repairing pocket watches Using as examples six of the most typical types of watch from a period spanning the late 18th century to the early 20th century, the author takes the intelligent enthusiast through the cleaning and repair process, step by careful step, using photographs of excellent clarity, and in lucid language, characterized by his own friendly and helpful tone. He aims to equip the reader with a sound basic knowledge not just of the process but also all the tools and materials as well as their sources.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)
Download or read book The Horological Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : R. Austin Freeman
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 7080 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Complete Works of R. Austin Freeman: Action Thrillers, Murder Mysteries & Detective Stories written by R. Austin Freeman and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-30 with total page 7080 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Works of R. Austin Freeman: Action Thrillers, Murder Mysteries & Detective Stories is a comprehensive collection of the writings of the prolific author R. Austin Freeman. Known for his intricate plots and scientific approach to crime-solving, Freeman's works paved the way for modern detective fiction. This diverse anthology showcases a range of genres, from action-packed thrillers to classic murder mysteries, all written with Freeman's signature attention to detail and logical reasoning. The book provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of the detective genre, highlighting Freeman's pioneering contributions to the field. Fans of classic detective fiction will appreciate the meticulous attention to detail and clever plotting that are hallmarks of Freeman's work. With a keen eye for observation and a knack for solving puzzles, Freeman's stories are sure to captivate and entertain readers looking for a thrilling literary adventure.
Author : R. Austin Freeman
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 7085 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Collected Works of R. Austin Freeman (Illustrated Edition) written by R. Austin Freeman and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 7085 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Collected Works of R. Austin Freeman (Illustrated Edition) showcases the brilliance of R. Austin Freeman, a pioneer of the golden age of detective fiction. This comprehensive collection includes Freeman's iconic series featuring Dr. John Thorndyke, a medical jurist and detective who uses scientific methods to solve complex mysteries. Freeman's intricate plots, attention to detail, and meticulous research set him apart as a master of the genre, influencing later writers such as Agatha Christie. Readers will be captivated by the clever twists and intellectual challenges presented in these classic tales of deduction and crime solving. R. Austin Freeman, a trained physician and innovator in forensic science, drew upon his medical expertise to create the character of Dr. Thorndyke. His background in anatomy and pathology enabled him to craft realistic and plausible mysteries that are both entertaining and intellectually engaging. Freeman's dedication to scientific accuracy and logical reasoning shines through in his detective stories, offering readers a unique blend of entertainment and education. The Collected Works of R. Austin Freeman (Illustrated Edition) is highly recommended for fans of classic detective fiction and those interested in the history of the genre. Freeman's innovative approach to crime solving, combined with his distinctive narrative style, continues to intrigue and delight readers of all ages.
