Cut the hub off not the rivet with a graver, quick and simple.

Hello and welcome from Leeds, England. 

Welcome aboard.

Absolute steal.  Well done!

I am interested in understanding what the minimum effective method is for removing balance staffs without damaging the balance wheel arms.  I have seen the use of a Platax tool, a balance staff remover, a Horia jewelling tool and a lathe to cut the rivet.  I have also seen people get lucky and just punch out the staff with a staking set. What do you all do to remove balance staffs safely?   A Balance Staff Remover Using a Horia tool