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2008
- 2008 volume 1. Its hard to keep up with ‘Alarm Clock Peter’ as he travels over Europe looking for more great finds. This issue has a full article on Peter and his alarms. We’re also pleased to continue our series with Ken Reindel and this issue is dedicated to bushing work. And of course, more great article ‘shorts’ submitted by you, our members.
2007
- 2007 volume 3. Have you ever seen a one foot wide Big Ben? Fellow member Dick Vigal shares with us his unique Big Ben Display clock. Gene Baker describes a few of his favorite Gustav Becker alarms. We’re beginning a new series called 'What is it?' And Ken Reindel has an article on The Baby Ben Movement Restoration Highlights.
2006
- 2006 volume 4. We are pleased to continue the Ken Reindel series in this Issue. Included here is the first half of his article on restoration of A 1927 Style 1 Baby Ben Alarm Clock. This article describes from nuts to bolts a complete restoration project. We’re also pleased to present an article from ongoing contributor Dennis Sagvold on Westclox's Clock of Tomorrow. This alarm is credited to Ellworth Danz, one of Westclox’s notable designers. Finally, still doing last minute shopping? Turn to 'Sell it in the Newsletter' and you might find the perfect gift. Read on..there are more surprises inside.
2005
- 2005 volume 4. In this issue we are pleased to present a reprint of an article by John Kuraoka entitled Digital Photography, Clocks and Watches. We are also pleased to present a second article on repair. This is our first article on an electric alarm and is titled Repairing an Early 1970’s Vintage Digital Clock by Ken Reindel.
- 2005 volume 1. Here we have an article by Bill Stoddard and Richard Tjards History of Big Ben and Baby Ben Windup Alarm Clocks. This is destined to be a 'desktop' reference for Westclox collectors.
2004
- 2004 volume 4. Included in this issue: an author feature by Dennis Sagvold, and a 17 page reprint of "Tick Tock of Wesclox" from December 1934.
- 2004 volume 3. Included in this issue: a review of the July 2004 Chapter meeting, a feature by member Bob Schug, and an article by Vince Angell titled "The Illuminated Alarm".
- 2004 volume 2. This issue includes an article on a "Gypsy Traders" presentation in April 2004, the March 2004 Sunshine Regional, and member features on Rodney Lewis, Joel Zautner, and Phil Haltigan. This issue also includes a second article by Doug Stevenson, "Wakers and Shakers".
- 2004 volume 1. This issue includes a reprint of "Wakers and Makers" by Doug Stevenson, photos from GLAR, notes on the HBACC meeting, and several other short subjects.
2003
- 2003 volume 4. This issue includes an article by Vince Angell, "The Darche Electric Clock Company", photos from the 2003 Silver Dollar Regional, and several other short subjects.
- 2003 volume 3. This issue features another article by John Darrow, "A Remarkable Clock Mechanism by G. Rahmer of Rondout, NY", a report and images from HBACC meeting at 2003 GLAR, and a report and images from the Arizona Sunshine Regional, 2003.
- 2003 volume 2. The featured article is "Parker Clock Co. Designs" by John Darrow. Mary Maier also has an article on "Patent Searches on the Internet".
- 2003 volume 1. "An Interview with Howard Banta", by Mike Wilson, has seven pages of Howard Banta and his clocks.
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