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On 3/18/2019 at 6:42 PM, Jfarrar1982 said:

Also looking for a good set of screwdrivers 

Any recommendations nothing to fancy as it's a hobby more then a business 

So around 10 to 20 quid will do

When it comes to screwdrivers one can buy some inexpensive ones but I would recommend to get a couple of used ones in a slightly better quality for a lower cost.
It's not just the blades but also the Index finger has to rest comfortably on the little rotating nob on the top of the screwdriver, one has to think about things like this since you use that finger to apply force down on to the screw.
If it doesn't rotate freely it is harder to turn the screwdriver around with like me with my middle finger and thumb.
This technique prevents the screwdriver to slipp from the screw and damaging it.

PS. I took a look on your wish list and this is what Santa might deliver, a slight upgrade kit if it fits.
 

 

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15 hours ago, chrisdt said:

So HSL Your the person who always outbids me on the Bay for Tissot spares !!!:startle:

No I'm innocent but I might have a moment or two when my memory becomes blank. Since my firm belief is that practice makes perfekt I always want to have one or two movements to practice on, not much difference from any other sportsmen.
I just wish it could stop at one or two movements.. like a squirrel I have small stashes like this here and there..sad..

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I received the parts you sent the other day 

They look beautiful and went about installing it but the face is to big to fit the case

So i put on the old face and it seems to working well so far 

Is there a nack to put on the hands and they seem to become loose as soon as you touch them

I have Brought a hand installer just waiting on it to get delivered 

Going to try and repair the other movement and see if I can use the face and get a case that fits 

Will put some pics on when I can 

Thanks again 

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