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For the last few weeks we have been followed along the road by this little fellow. Today he joined us in the garden. He (she?) doesn’t seem like a stray, but is very friendly. With fur like a sheep, the girls nick named her (him) ‘Herdy’ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lovely cat. If you can grab them give them some wormer otherwise you’re feeding the worms. Hope the relationship works out! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The original thread title was 'eyo' Looks like that was interpreted to us old folk as 'hey you' - I changed it to a more polite 'hello' Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

It's just the basics of horology you always just adjust/repair the faulty part. By altering the arbour (if it works) it will only work with that specific spring.

I don't believe this is quite the way you should introduce yourself. There are people here who are masters and people who are just beginning to learn. All are welcomed here whatever there skill level. All are treated the same. You well may be able to teach us a thing or two, however you should disseminate your knowledge by answering questions posed by members asking for help. . You will soon be looked to for advice, if your good. How about letting us decide on our own if we can learn from you. Welcome to this friendly Forum where we respect every one & there level of skills.

I just finished cleaning & servicing this Waltham 18s 11jewl key wind model 1857 from a run production of 100. It took days to get the case all cleaned up,and it needed a balance staff &mainspring. Also a nice new crystal What interested me in the first place is it has the key built into the crown so you don't lose it. Apparently it wasn't a popular option because it didn't last. I bought it from a guy that didn't know of this feature or he would have charged me a whole lot more.

Okay uh.. let me rephrase everything. This is the first "serious" watch forum I've been too. I'm surprised there are so many watchmakers here. I know quite a lot, but I will spend my entire life learning. Hopefully I can pick up some knowledge here.

I love them all. Even your silly one TimFitz.

Yes and so friendly too. She sat with us in the garden for nearly 3 hours? Then slowly sauntered off ...... probably home. [emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here we have a very primitive Longcase clock from about 1720. Can you tell me what type of clock this was going to be?

We moved in a new house and found this fella and another lookalike to wander around our backyard a lot. We aren't sure if they got an owner but judging from their appetite they have not.

They can very accurate to less then 1 minute a week. Any clock movement that is open will get dirty quick. These movements are big and very robust so dirt is not a big problem, but of cause, wear and tear will set in. As you know, it takes something major to stop clocks like these. With the wonder of history no central heating to screw it up. Many were converted to what are known as Hooded clocks, so the hood would protect the movement.

I have purchased two or three components in the past from overseas suppliers but when the need arises I will now try Cousins UK. I do little of the "very in depth" repairs as I am Not a qualified Watchmaker. Just a Jobber Fixer. I have little in the way of specialist tools and most that I have are from India and China and re-engineered by myself where necessary. For instance the cheap screwdrivers are fine, just temper the blades and stone up as reqd. I was lucky in getting academic training many years ago and still refer to de Carles and Frieds books if required. Just my way of doing things and I have not had any complaints. I have received help from this excellent forum and I am grateful to you all. best regards, Mike. PS. Near Southampton UK.

The clock has either been a hook and spike clock and converted to long case by the maker or by someone else at a later date so it should have started life as a uncased wall clock such as the one in the following link: https://www.loveantiques.com/antique-clocks/georgian-antiques-(1714-to-1837)/antique-hook-and-spike-wall-clock-baxter-conderton-77668

Welcome to this friendly forum. I must say I am not that keen on how you have introduced yourself. I think you need to be a little bit friendlier and kind.

I was just concerned I'd weaken the spring - but I suppose if the original was like that... Ok - will try and file the mainspring end.

I have Two K&D mainspring winders (wrist & P/W size) they are both very old and work great . I think that huge wooden box of Bergeon individual winders is fantastic looking. To me the expense is unnecessary just to make your bench look fancy. How many mainsprings are a nonprofessional going to rewind?

Recent EBay purchase of 1970 Timex Electric diver turned out to require more work than I thought. In this case the stem retention clip was cracked in two and I noticed the fixed magnet had come on done. What I did not count on was the magnet being lose damaged coil on the balance. So I went to a parts donor and with little effort 2 became 1 again. here we have the original seller pic and followed by the repaired watch along side it's new friends.

So, found this "K & D Improved Main Spring Winder No. 128" on eBay and I also found a tutorial on how to use it, so I bought it. I'll try to let you know what I think as soon as I've tested it.