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Practical Clock Escapements by Laurie Penman The escapement may be said to be the heart of a clock and a good escapement is essential for consistent timekeeping and reliability. Escapements take many forms, from the crown wheel and verge used since medieval times to highly sophisticated escapements used in precision regulator clocks and chronometers. With over 400 line drawings Practical Clock Escapements takes the reader step-by-step through the various operations in making or repairing escapements, with recommendations on the materials and tools to be used. Throughout the emphasis is on practical information and advice, simply and clearly explained so that both the beginner and the more experience clockmaker will learn much from this book. Practical Clock Escapements describes in detail how to repair and make the most popular clock escapements - crownwheel and verge, anchor (recoil), deadbeat and Brocot, with information on the more specialist types, such as the pinwheel, gravity and grasshopper escapements. Various types of pendulums and suspensions are also discussed. ISBN 9780952327042, 095232704X Format Hardcover Author Laurie Penman Publisher Mayfield Books, 2002 Pages 248 Price Guide None About Crunruh Books - Rhymes with "from you." Crunruh offers quality books on antiques, fine art, and collectibles for all types of collectors. The books are brand new and nicely discounted. Some may be steeply discounted thanks to publishers overstocks and remainders. Others may be hard to find. I work hard to keep my customers happy by presenting the best books at the best prices. Customer service is a priority and my thousands of my Ebay and website customers seem to agree. I hope to hear from you soon.