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  1. That's why I charge everything on my mother's card! :)
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  2. Looks cool Don. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  3. I found the proper special tools needed to remove/install the keepers on the Diashock Keepers, and thought it poignant to post it here also, so that it's all in one spot for working on this movement. Here are the Tools First is the 2mm Bergeon Barrel Arbor Holder Cheapest found online here: http://watchmakingblog.com/opencart/upload/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=475 Attachments are called KIF Shockspring Tool Available at Cousins in the UK https://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/tools/jewelling-tools-for-bergeon-kif-inca-seitz/kif-shockspring-tool Hope this helps with the frustrations of these little fellows.
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  4. Looking good Don, I like it! I'm looking forward to seeing you back in production again, I've missed seeing your magnificent creations.
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  5. I know you will Rossco and it's great that you're away to make a start!
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  6. Westclox was a really cheap make - no way is $140 a bargain! You did well to miss it.
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  7. LOL, thanks guys! So a semi succesful day hunting the flea markets for the elusive donor watch. I was able to find two, well actually one Timex mechanical watch and one Stadion stopwatch. Spent a grand total of $5 for the two and was able to snag nine WatchCraft watch parts trays in slightly used condition for nothing. The Timex wasn't working, and after disassembling it I found out why, it was full of goo. I'm not sure of the technical name for goo but until I can identify what it actually is, goo will have to do. The hairspring was all gummed up and it wasn't moving but it was free enough that maybe a soaking in solvent might bring it back. The Stadion I'm going to have to take apart later but it actually seems to be working for the most part, although it is missing its crystal. We'll see if it still works once I've disassembled and reassembled it. I did see a supposedly vintage Westclox pocket watch and was tempted to throw down some money on it but when I asked what they were asking... $140.00, well it seemed kind of steep. Will, I could have used your advice on this one and I was going to wait at the airport for you but my wife was pressuring me to get a move on this morning. Out of curiosity, I've looked at some online auctions for similar watches to the Westclox and they sure weren't that expensive! Terrific to be able to finally turn some screws and apply some of the basic's knowledge I've learned from this forum, Mark's video's and the books I have. I think I'm going to enjoy this new hobby!
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  8. Hey Geo, Yeah it's winter here; but that isn't why I'm dedicating so much time to servicing watches. I'm retaining myself for a new career is a watchmaker: hoping and praying to the Lord that I gain employment as an apprentice. I know that this career is very tough to get into, and you need an edge over the other applicants, and to demonstrate to your prospective employer that you have the God given gifts and ability to do the work. I am also doing it so that I'm sure it's something I enjoy and want to do for the rest of my working life ... and indeed it is!! I'm posting these walkthroughs up firstly to give others confidents that they too can service watches; as Mark gave me that confidents through his videos. And also by writing these out, and using the correct names for all the components I'm teaching myself at the same time :) So if I get anything wrong, in procedure or terminology, please correct me so I may learn from my mistakes.
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  9. Thanks for your help. Had to remove adjuster then slide spring in flat against balance bridge,turn over, then refit adjuster. All sorted, tricky but done!!
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