Barrel Arbour Sideshake

[LiamB]

I have a Lanco 1233 movment in which the barrel arbour has lots of sideshake both within the barrel and when the barrel and arbour are fixed in the plate. I have never seen this before. Is it the design of the watch or did someone replace the arbour sized incorrectly once upon a time?  

I thought of just replacing the arbour however I can't seem to find one. 

Thanks

[Nucejoe]

Hi,

Not the design,.     You said the rest.

Regards joe

[StuartBaker104]

It is possible that the wrong barrel arbour has been fitted, but more likely that the holes in the barrel and mainplate are worn.

A google search will show you examples of how to bush the mainplate and bridge. The barrel will likely be more difficult to bush as the material is usually quite thin. I have done this successfully by soldering bushes in place, but have also seen loctite used. There is a nice article here showing a soldered bush being fitted to a plate http://www.bwcmg.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/timepiece/TPMay-June2017Web.pdf. I know Nucejoe doesn’t prefer this option, but Ive never experienced any distortion of the plates from the soldering 

[vinn3]

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 soldering is the way to go.   you can controll warp with torch or iron.  it takes instruction and practice.  give it a go, good  luck.  vin