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Hi WW I read somewhere that a needle nose pliers does the same. Is that true? Otherwise I have this on my radar
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Latest on the 1950 Kundo Hi everyone-I've wracked my brain and I need assistance. Pretty simple re-assembly you would think but sure enough, the gods of horology want to play games today so it's not cooperating, and after several attempts and looking all over, the center wheel and 3rd wheel seem to be binding up and the whole thing won't fall into place. What am I missing? The first series of pics shows the train and where the 3rd n 4th wheel are touching, locking up there. Next is the hour wheel, intermediate wheel, washers, lock washer, hand tension washer and hand lock pin, as they sa
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K and D #50 balance staff removal stake punch
MechanicMike replied to MechanicMike's topic in Watch Repair Tools & Equipment
Carbide will take care of them.- 21 replies
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MechanicMike replied to Kieran's topic in Chat About Watches & The Industry Here
Yes also off topic it is as Graz said, a ripper. Curious, wonder how he matched old lume? Did he have old lume to apply or did he mix n match new stuff to look vintage? I myself have done a few lume jobs and although fun as a hobbyist, not so fun trying to mix n match. Vintage patina alludes me. Success has been less than stellar. -
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MechanicMike replied to Kieran's topic in Chat About Watches & The Industry Here
Haven't you noticed? There's over 8,000 of us right here. Just ask us. We'll tell ya. -
K and D #50 balance staff removal stake punch
MechanicMike replied to MechanicMike's topic in Watch Repair Tools & Equipment
I did a quick file check on my spares. Don't know about your stakes but mine are soft, so I'll be able to machine em in the lathe no problem.- 21 replies
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Welcome. Kinda sounds like my story too. Parts of it anyway.
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MechanicMike replied to MechanicMike's topic in Watch Repair Tools & Equipment
Were you able to turn them down in a lathe or grind them because of material hardness?- 21 replies
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MechanicMike replied to MechanicMike's topic in Watch Repair Tools & Equipment
Yes. 50 and 50B. But I'm finding out that there might be the possibility of 2 different tips to each tool. These are the stakes I was going to turn down.- 21 replies
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To polish or not to polish
MechanicMike replied to Graziano's question in Watch Repairs Help & Advice
Nothing special-sometimes I just like the look of a well worn, almost satin-like finish of an old pocketwatch. Just a personal preference. The Hamilton was my grandfather's. -
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MechanicMike replied to MechanicMike's topic in Watch Repair Tools & Equipment
During these strange and weird times? 25% a done deal!- 21 replies
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MechanicMike replied to MechanicMike's topic in Watch Repair Tools & Equipment
Thanks very much that is a critical measurement and pics are bonus. Very important. Noted.- 21 replies
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As long as you split it with me!- 21 replies
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Aaaand Poljot for the win! Thanks much buddy! You get extra points- 21 replies
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