Special Interest Model Books

Special Interest Model Books

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13 January 2026 at 14:53 #832394
Andrew Tinsley
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Hello I decided to buy one of their titles which I found in their printed catalogue, of a year or two back.

There no longer appears to be a website from which I can order said book. So are they still in business, or maybe they just want to make ordering difficult?

I am looking for a copy of Clockmaking for the Model Engineer by Colin Thorne. Tee used to sell it, but no longer and the few Horological sources that I have tried are out of stock. Ebay have a second hand copy at around £20 more than the last published price.

So do Special Interest Model Books still exist?

Regards,

Andrew.
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13 January 2026 at 15:04 #832397
Michael Gilligan
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It appears to be offered by the author, here:

http://www.clockmaking-brass.co.uk/clockmaking_for%20m%20e.htm

Website is a bit clunky, but the order-form opens

MichaelG.

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Edit: Digital version listed here:

Clockmaking for the Model Engineer DIGITAL EDITION
13 January 2026 at 15:10 #832398
Adrian R2
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Still listed on Companies House but doing very modest trade so perhaps just selling off existing stock?

If I were you I’d buy the ebay copy, there may not be another.
13 January 2026 at 15:10 #832399
Andrew Tinsley
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I am afraid that is no longer so. The Colin Thorne website has been taken over by Ian T Cobb. The ordering page no longer works and a phone call elicited that they were out of stock.

Thanks ,

Andrew.
13 January 2026 at 15:13 #832401
JasonB
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Part of Fox Chaple now I think, see the about us here
13 January 2026 at 15:13 #832402
Andrew Tinsley
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The Workshop series is also a Special Interest line, does that mean the series is now under threat?

Andrew.
13 January 2026 at 15:15 #832403
JasonB
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See this post on HMEM about workshop practice
13 January 2026 at 15:55 #832405
noel shelley
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Jason is right. Fox chaple is now the new owner and is up dating the titles, I have had dealings with them. Noel.
13 January 2026 at 15:57 #832406
Michael Gilligan
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Further to my edit …

It looks like Camden has quite a useful portfolio

Horology & Plans for Clockmakers

MichaelG.
13 January 2026 at 16:42 #832412
SillyOldDuffer
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Pleased to report this topic has just cost me £43!

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Dave
13 January 2026 at 17:28 #832421
Engine Builder
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Andrew, please check your inbox, I have the book .
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