Hi everyone,

I hope this topic hasn't been explored and I just haven't stumbled on it yet.  I was wondering if I could get you more experienced clock makers to list specific books or media that are invaluable for the clock maker (not necessarily on repair). Please try not to say "any book by..."  Also if you could include a short reason for your admiration.  Also, any book you think is critical for relatively new clock makers to read would be appreciated.

Larry

Please excuse my typo, the author's name is Donald De Carle

Ditto to all the above - Penman's also got a book on clock making (I'm too lazy to go down to my shop to look at the name - sorry) which has some good information in it.

Books I'd add to those mentioned in the above posts:
1) The Modern Clock by Ward L. Goodrich
This is the first book my great-uncle made me read when I began my apprenticeship with him in the "olden times". Great information on escapements.

2) Horolovar's 400 Day Clock Repair Guide by Charles Terwilliger
Really a must have if you decide to deal with these clocks. The backplate illustrations are invaluable.

3) Watch and Clock Making and Repairing by W.J. Gazeley
This is (in my slightly biased opinion) just plain fun to read. Lot's of pictures and descriptions of how things were done and some interesting tool set up's. It appeals to the luddite in me somehow.

4) Watch and Clock Information Please! by W.H. Samelius
The first horological book I purchased with my own money as a 14 year old! This book mainly consists of Mr. Samelius' monthly column in the American Horologist and Jeweler magazine. Really quite good information.

Cheers.