Checking end and side shakes

[PeterS]

I’m having difficulty checking end and side shakes on the third wheel – to be more precise, I can’t get to it!
Any tips how to check wheels that are well hidden under bridges?

[oldhippy]

You could check each wheel individually. That way you will not have anything obstructing your view. I always screwed the plates down to test.  

[watchweasol]

Once again Old Hippy is on the money, when re-assembling the movement check each wheel on its own as old Hippy stated, there is nothing to interfear with your inspection . Once checked and you are happy with the results re assemble the watch. But when checking screw the bridge down as it would normaly be in the watch 

[PeterS]

Why didn't I think of it?

Thank you gentlemen.

[saswatch88]

check each as old hippy said but end shakes on a 3rd wheel allow a lot more play than lets say a balance or escape. you can get away with too much end shake and not loose much amplitude, too little will def not work though and will def result in a very low amp and or stop the movement. train wheels being loose is always better than too tight in my opinion

Edited July 22, 2019 by saswatch88