The Turret Clock Keeper's Handbook (New Revised Editiion)

The Turret Clock Keeper's Handbook is a book specifically for those who look after a mechanical turret (tower) clock in a church, town hall, courthouse, stable block or public building. Information is presented a clear concise manner and technical terms are explained.A turret clock keeper is taken through winding, setting to time, regulation and altering for summer and winter times. There is information on the history of turret clocks plus an explanation of the various frames,...
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The Turret Clock Keeper's Handbook is a book specifically for those who look after a mechanical turret (tower) clock in a church, town hall, courthouse, stable block or public building. Information is presented a clear concise manner and technical terms are explained.A turret clock keeper is taken through winding, setting to time, regulation and altering for summer and winter times. There is information on the history of turret clocks plus an explanation of the various frames, escapements, dials etc that can be encountered. A section on maintenance outlines what is expected but deliberately does not give a do-it-yourself guide. Restoration and conservation is covered along with conservation terminology and suggestions on finding a suitable restorer.Health & safety is discussed and a check list of suggested issues is given so that keepers can produce their own safety assessment.The Handbook has evolved from a previous edition first published in 1998. The New Revised Edition is almost twice the size and in a larger easy-to-read format. Many line drawings illustrate the text. The Keeper's Handbook focuses on clocks in the United Kingdom and there are many references to church clocks. Details are given of procedures in the Church of England to apply for major work being carried out on a turret clock.A short section outlines some issues on collecting turret clocks. Book size is A4, runs to 84 pages and has over 60 line illustrations. The book is perfect bound with a laminated cover.Contents of the Turret Clock Keeper's HandbookIntroductionAcknowledgementsThe AuthorTurret clocks- A Brief HistoryA Typical Turret Clock InstallationHow a Turret Clock WorksLooking After a Turret ClockBasic safety... a brief introductionManual WindingWinding groupsAutomatic windersSetting to timeSetting summer time and winter timeRegulationTo start a clock should it have stoppedCorrecting the striking or quarter strikingNight silencingBell hammersElectrical clocksExpected timing performanceTurret Clock TerminologyDescribing a turret clockFramesElectrical clocksEscapementsPendulumsWeights, lines & pulleysDialsAutomatic WindersNight SilencingAutomatic CorrectorsElectro HammersTurret Clock MaintenanceBasicsSafety checksCleaningLubricationRecord sheetBasic preventative measuresWhat to do if a clock has stoppedBasic diagnosticsDials and motionworksRestoration and ConservationTerminologyStatements of significance and needStatement of significanceStatement of needRestoration and conservation policyBeyond economic repairDialsCommissioning Turret Clock WorkDeciding on the needsRequesting a quotationWhat a quotation should containReasonable exclusionsUnreasonable exclusionsAssessing a quotationWarrantiesInstalling automatic windersDials and motionworksMoving turret clocksIlluminating dialsAdding quarter striking and tune playingWho will do the Work Required?Finding and choosing a turret clock restorerThe approach to the work requiredQualificationsOther IssuesReplacing a mechanical turret clockRetiring a mechanical turret clockLifetime costsThe future for retired clocks in Church of EnglanWeight Chutes and PulleysOld electrical clocksChurch of England faculties & DAC AdvisersPublicityFund RaisingHealth & SafetySafety in visiting a clock for windingLocked in strategyRisk assessment check sheetsTurret clock health & safety survey check sheet tMobile phone transmittersMercury in turret clocksCollecting Turret ClocksCollecting philosophyPoints to considerAcquiring a clock & provenanceRestorationDisposalTurret Clock RecordingTurret clock recording formGlossary of TermsTurret Clock Sources of InformationBibliographyInstruction Sheet that can be Hung in a Clock Case