Jump to content

Is An Air Purifier A Must For Watchmaker?

number98
 Share

Recommended Posts

number98 WRT Addict

number98

Posted
Posted

Hello all it's been a while since I was in this forum and repairing watches due to hectic schedule like exam. Glad to return back :) I was thinking is an air purifier a must for us who repair watches? Was thinking of buying one with a HEPA filter because as you know dust is all around us. I been trying to eliminate dust around my workbench like trying to clear some unnecessary stuff and wiping the area with a microfiber cloth but there's still dust I mean those kind of white textile fibre. Thanks. Would like to hear you guys opinion about this :)

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Geo Distinguished Member

Geo

Posted
Posted (edited)

I personally wouldn't bother getting an air purifier, I just give my bench a dust with a microfibre cloth, and a good clean with a vacuum cleaner now and again. What I would recommend you get are a few cloches or jars to cover movement when you are not working on them.

Edited by Geo
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
number98 WRT Addict

number98

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I personally wouldn't bother getting an air purifier, I just give my bench a dust with a microfibre cloth, and a good clean with a vacuum cleaner now and again. What I would recommend you get are a few cloches or jars to cover movement when you are not working on them.

Oh I see. Certainly I will be getting a dust cover with tray (the one which looks like a cheese tray). I shall follow what you have said. Thanks!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites
anilv Distinguished Member

anilv

Posted
Posted

A lot of the dust is self-generated.. ie skin particles, pets also create a lot of dust. Most of us have spent a lot of time examining the contents of our dust-pans and can attest to this!

 

Its best not to have fabric surfaces around.. eg drapes/curtains, seat materials, carpets. When you sit at your workbench make sure your clothes are not the type with co**BLEEP** weave which trap a lot of dirt.

 

Ever wonder why those proffessional watchmen wear those white coats? Its to prevent the dust/fibres from their normal clothes coming off onto the bench.

 

The worst pants to wear at the desk are those cargo pants with baggy pockets... whenever a part drops off the desk you have to move slowly and check if the parts has fallen into the folds of the pockets..! arrggh.

 

Anil

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • VWatchie
      My polishing achievements so far

      By VWatchie · Posted

      I remembered that when Lititz Watch Technicum's YouTube channel existed, they had a video about polishing. As I recall, many experts thought that video was among the best on the subject of polishing. It's a real shame that their videos are no longer available and I've been in touch with them regularly to see if they can get these videos back. Unfortunately, it seems that these videos are gone forever. The last message I received from them on 21 January read: "I'm sorry, but not yet. In a nutshell: the school is scheduled to be shut down next year - a new school is bring opened in Dallas, Texas. Because of that all video access is blocked. If a decision is made to not close the school, then at some point the videos will likely be made available. We just do not know that yet. So, just check in again in a month or three; sorry I can't be more specific than that." Well, as I recall, there was a section in the video that was about how to preserve the edges of a watch case, that is, how to avoid rounding off the edges when using a mop wheel. I don't remember all the details but what I do remember is that it's about keeping a high speed on the mop wheel and keeping a light pressure on it. I didn't think of this when I was polishing the case back but the next time I'll try it and see what difference it makes.
    • RichardHarris123
      Case Tube Tool - Quest for one that works

      By RichardHarris123 · Posted

      Good idea, I  was thinking of something similar but using a drill press.  Apologies, all the other comments have just appeared.  I was replying to @HectorLooi , the chain pusher is a good idea too.
    • Neverenoughwatches
      Case Tube Tool - Quest for one that works

      By Neverenoughwatches · Posted

      Now thats a real man's tool press 👍. I have one just like it in my back garden for when just CANT fix a watch . Its not something i have had to do yet, @Waggybut wouldn't any type of press be able to do this ? What about an adapted chain link  extractor work or a micrometer with some sleeve pushers made to slot over the ends. @Waggy Found something that could work Scott, comes with different size pins and pushers. Only bit that would need making is a round former to support the inside of the case, a piece of stout timber, bit of oak or mdf might do it. What i like about this one is the pin is pushed in, its in a sliding sleeve so it doesn't turn while its being driven. This has 4 pin sizes and 3 stumps as well so it will come in for other applications, the pins could be adapted to take other accessories from jewelling tools. I've just ordered one myself for some play time. 
    • Mperss920
      Seiko 6309a diver crown replacement

      By Mperss920 · Posted

      So I purchased this one based on my case number being listed. (Unless my case number is incorrect. The last digits are faint)
    • HectorLooi
      Case Tube Tool - Quest for one that works

      By HectorLooi · Posted

      I have the same tool from AliExpress and get the same anxiety when when using it. But you have to admit it looks awesome on your tool shelf. Makes you look like a pro. 🤣 Looking at the photo of the Horotec tool, it looks equally flimsy. It probably comes from the same factory. I was thinking of using the pushers supplied with the tool and making a hand tool from a cranked jeweller's punch. I'll grind off the tip of the punch and drill a hole at the end to fit the pusher in. The cranked shank would be able to clear the watch case give a straight in-line axis to exert force to tap the pendant tube out. Should be robust enough to last several lifetimes. I wonder why nobody makes it. 🤔
×
×
  • Create New...