WATCH REPAIRING AS A HOBBY PA

by FLETCHER,D. W.

• ISBN13: 9781616086459
• ISBN10: 1616086459
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2012-08-17
• Publisher: FRWHEEL

Summary

An unabridged reproduction of the work as it was originallypublished in London in 1948, Watch Repairing as a Hobby remainsan indispensible guide to understanding how watches work.Starting with the very basics of watch operation, Fletcher movesthrough the various tools required for repair, disassembling, andcleaning, as well as a troubleshooting guide for common ailmentswith detailed solutions. This must-have guide is broken up into five key sections: - How a watch works - Tools and how to use them - How to take down, clean, and reassemble a watch - Common ailments of a watch - More ailments Watch Repairing as a Hobby takes a watch amateur from intriguednovice to skilled repairman. With dozens of illustrations to guideyou through analysis and repair, this classic work is essential foranyone interested in watches and how they tick. Never before has a how-to guide for watch repair been written insuch an easy-to-utilize format, as seen through the eyes of a successfulamateur. You don't need to be a professional to enjoy andunderstand the nuances of watch repair-just a copy of this booknearby.

Author Biography

D. W. Fletcher was an amateur watch-repairing enthusiast with many years of experience.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. v
How a Watch Works	p. 1
The train
The escapement
Cylinder escapement
The motion work
The wind
The old English lever watch
Tools and How to use Them	p. 14
Lenses
Screw-drivers
Tweezers
Pegwood
Pith
Tray
Brush
Filter-paper
Cleaning fluid
Knife
Oilstone
Pliers
Oil
Oil-pot
Oiler
Hammer
Other requisites
How to Take Down, Clean, and Reassemble a Watch	p. 20
"Letting down" the mainspring
Removing the movement from the case
The balance
The dial
The cannon pinion
Cocks and wheels
Sources of dirt
Cleaning operations
Reassembly
Common Ailments of a Watch	p. 38
Broken mainsprings
Abnormal gaining
Losing
More Ailments	p. 50
Broken watch glass
Winding button and stem
Stoppages
Erratic behaviour
Conclusion	p. 60
Winding up the watch
Elementary precautions
Need for cleaning
Suggested books
Index	p. 63
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