Finding & Restoring Longcase Clocks by Anthony Ells

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  • Item #: BK-227

BK-227

An essential & comprehensive guide to finding, buying & restoration. What to look for, what to avoid, their prices & how to estimate restoration costs. Great for the novice or experienced repairman. Chapters include: types of longcase clocks, typical dials, cases, hands & weights. 8-Day, 30 hour & chime movements. Where to find them & their value. Pitfalls to avoid. The workings of the time train & strike train. Assessing needed repairs. Finding & fair prices for professional help. Hands-on restoration of the case, dial & hands - disassembly, repair, cleaning & assembly. Movement repair - disassembly, cleaning, bushing, gear & pivot work, assembly, testing & adjusting. Case set-up, adjusting the beat, & regulating. Plus chapters on making your own case & source lists. 20 color photos & 186 black and white photos.
144 pgs. 7-1/2x9-1/2"
Soft Cover

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