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The cost of this course is $40 for non-members of Chapter 149 or $25 for members. Email me with... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/877 Sat, 13 May 2006 12:38:05 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/878/t/2005-exhibition-and-a-catalog-by-Guiseppe-Brusa-.html
A 2005 exhibition and a catalog by Guiseppe Brusa

Mention Italian timekeepers to the average American horological enthusiast and his mind will draw a blank. That is a pity, because the country has an incredibly rich horological history.

Italy actually played a key role in the various steps that originally brought us the mechanical timekeeper: Giovanni de Dondi, a physician from Padua starting in 1348, built an extraordinary... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/878 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:06:01 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/879/t/Thomas-Tompion-at-the-Dial-and-Three-Crowns-.html Thomas Tompion at the Dial and Three Crowns

With a Concise Check List of the Clocks, Watches and Instruments from his Workshops. Published 2006 by the Antiquarian Horological Society (AHS), Ticehurst, East Sussex (United Kingdom), www.ahsoc.demon.co.uk/ . ISBN 0 901180 43 2, 131 pages, Hardcover, Dustjacket. 110 illustrations, most of them in color; 102 bibliographic... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/879 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:03:16 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/880/t/American-Watchmaker-amp-Jeweler-by-Abbott-1898-amp-1908.html
This book contains hundreds of private formulas that have been compiled from the best and most reliable sources. Complete directions for using all of the latest tools, attachments and devices for watchmakers and jewelers.

Has 288 illustrated engravings. The book has 378 pages of information. The last un-numbered... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/880 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 04:07:33 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/886/t/Workshop-Notes-for-Jewelers-amp-Watchmakers-.html
This book goes into much detail about repairing watches and timing them. It also explains the terms and definitions used in the late 1800's. It appears that this book was published in about 1892. It is interesting that back then, only $2.00 was all it took to buy 12 issues of JCK.

If you can find one of... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Horologist) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/886 Wed, 04 Feb 2004 20:42:43 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/883/t/Watches-Adjustment-amp-Repair-by-F-J-Camm.html
Plenty is devoted to the compensating balance and hairspring. Many pictures are of Waltham watches that have been used to illustrate the written words of the author.

Many interesting tools are described and many items are described... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Horologist) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/883 Tue, 20 Jan 2004 21:43:28 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/882/t/Horological-Hints-amp-Helps-by-F-W-Britten.html
This book is the result of well over 40 years of horological experience by the author. F. W. Britten is the son of F. J. Britten, a famed horologist and author of many great books on horology.

This book was published in 1942 and is the third edition. Nearly all aspects of horology are talked about in this book. I find the section on calculation of trains and gear cutting very... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/882 Mon, 19 Jan 2004 02:32:55 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/881/t/Know-The-Escapement-by-Sarah-amp-Homer-Barkus.html
This book, in-of-itself, is worth owning. By studying this book, you will become an expert on the watch escapement. It has been reprinted many times and is available in paperback form. Again, try to get an original hard bound... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Horologist) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/881 Mon, 19 Jan 2004 00:24:25 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/888/t/Watch-Repairing-and-Making-by-F-J-Garrard.html
This book is a must for any horological library. Contains 215 pages none of which is wasted.

Of special interest is the section on the repair of hairsprings.

This fine book was originally published in 1928. Again, this one is a very easy read and at the same time, it will impart a very good knowledge of watchmaking. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Horologist) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/888 Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:01:17 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/887/t/Watchmakers-Hand-Book-by-Claudius-Saunier.html
Detailed math formulas are given for gear cutting and ratios for determining gear trains is watches.

This book is very useful because it goes into such great detail about how different metals were employed in watchmaking.

This book contains well over 500 pages along... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Horologist) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/887 Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:53:08 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/884/t/Practical-Benchwork-For-Horologists-by-Louis-Levin.html
It is a practical handbook for the watchmaker, instrument maker and machinist. This wonderful book is complete with 475 illustrations.

This book was first published in 1938. It has continued in print since then and has been revised several times. The new softback or paperback versions are ok, but the detail of the pictures is lacking.

One would be... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Horologist) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/884 Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:37:39 GMT http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/885/t/WELCOME.html
There were many gifted writers who also had the ability to be gifted watchmakers. Their observations and views of timekeeping are remarkable. Their tricks-of-the-trade are amazing. They lacked modern instruments such as electronic timing machines, but their methods of position adjusting of watches... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Timebuilder) http://horologist.yuku.com/topic/885 Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:39:59 GMT