Finally got around to some actual work on the lathe..

[jnash]

so i finally got around to playing around on the lathe (that i purchased over a year ago)

i needed to try and create a hand setting stem that was missing for a pocket watch - knowing what it looked like i measured what was needed and had a go.. this obviously is not a balance staff but it was my real first attempt at an actual repair using a watchmakers lathe... im happy with how it has turned out and look forward to learning more on the lathe when i get a chance..

obviously this post is useless without pics sooo...

Start off with a bit of blued steel

 

Turn the steel down to the size required to go through the watch

yep..

 

you can see the it poking through 

 

filed down the end to size and checked the friction fit of the the wheel

using the indexes on the late i worked out the 4 positions required to get a perfect square and started filing on each side.

progressing

onto the next side..

 

keep on measuring until it was the correct size for the watches key

 

once happy i cut off the part from the remaining stock

 

requires a bit of polishing to get the edges crisp 

 

the finished part with the attached wheel on it

Video attached showing the function.. 

 

 

 

VID_20160910_190857.mp4

Edited September 15, 2016 by jnash

[parmenion31]

Thats an amazing lathe you got there jnash , and seemed from the video your job was excellent .

Btw its a pitty this great lathe works once a year

 

[oldhippy]

Very well done. I bet you can't wait for your next project.

[ramrod]

very well done. i am always fascinated by machine work.

[SSTEEL]

Very well done to you!  I too have a lathe, but its needs not just restoring, but also tools to go with it like collets, and shanks?  The pieces that connect to the slider to cut objects.  Got a lot to learn thats for sure.

[bobm12]

Hi J,

I'm interested in knowing the particulars of your lathe...can you tell us the specs...I don't know much about lathes but I've been looking around for one and this one is appealing to me. I learned to work on the big ones back in high school...I don't even remember much but I used to be good!  

Cheers,

Bob

[SSTEEL]

You and me both there Bob, loved working on those at school  

[david]

The lathe used in this post is a Sincere Watchmaker Lathe (also marketed under the name Vector) and is a great machine. I purchased one about 10 years ago for $450.00 which included a cross slide, collet holding lever operated drilling tail stock, and free shipping. I also purchased every accessory they had which included the vertical milling attachment, dividing plates, extra long base and the sensitive drill press conversion kit. Although the price has increased over the years, it is still the best watchmaker lathe for the investment dollar, new or used, and will hold its own with any other Geneva style cone bearing lathe.

david 

[jnash]

7 hours ago, david said:

The lathe used in this post is a Sincere Watchmaker Lathe (also marketed under the name Vector) and is a great machine. I purchased one about 10 years ago for $450.00 which included a cross slide, collet holding lever operated drilling tail stock, and free shipping. I also purchased every accessory they had which included the vertical milling attachment, dividing plates, extra long base and the sensitive drill press conversion kit. Although the price has increased over the years, it is still the best watchmaker lathe for the investment dollar, new or used, and will hold its own with any other Geneva style cone bearing lathe.

david 

spot on.. i need to get it back out and start playing around with it.. hopefully the holidays will give me some time!

[Watchtime]

amazing job

[Pip]

What a great job. As others have said, I expect that you're looking round for your next project now? Be great to see that one too..

[david]

Just as an added note. The motor for the Sincere Lathe is a quiet running induction motor and does not sound like a kitchen mixer when it is running.

david