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Benjamin ShuckforthA serious clockmaker, by
Brian Loomes.
Bells and drums in Beijing Mun Chor Weng visits one of China's lesser known attractions.
The king of alarm clocks
The Junghans Trivox Silentic, repaired by Alf Wilford.
Tool sharpening:
it's no Black Art
The Society of Model and Experimental Engineers is running a course in October which takes the mystery out of sharpening lathe tools.
Books Stokesley's Clockmakers,
reviewed by Ian Beilby.
Penman's Design & Build Making a centre distance instrument,
by
Laurie Penman.
Transatlantic Notebook An Aaron Willard grandfather clock, described and illustrated by Tom Spittler.
Diary of a Clock Repairer Craftsman beware!
by
Robert Loomes.
Milliput is a well-known two-part epoxy putty that is widely used in the restoration of china and ceramics. Its uses however go much farther than that, and can be of particular use in the restoration of clock cases, especially French slate and marble cases.
When mixed together the putty is pliable for around one to two hours (depending on the temperature) and can be moulded or shaped in this time. Milliput becomes rock hard in three to four hours. It is non-shrinking and adhesive to most materials.
As the putty will take a painted finish it is most useful when repairing or matching missing/damaged parts from marble clocks.
Milliput is available in white, black, terracotta, and silver grey. The packs come with full instructions regarding the use of this highly versatile material. It is available from: The Milliput Company, Unit 8, The Marian, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 1UU. Tel: 01341 422562. Email: info@milliput.demon.co.uk. Website: www.milliput.com |
