Worn pivots

[TheFixer]

Can any kind soul supply example pictures of worn pivots for example a mushroomed pivot.

Its one area I am weak on detecting and maybe I need better magnification so perhaps a microscope would help?, any recommendations for one.

 

Thank you.

Jon

[Nucejoe]

Joseph bulova school of watchmaking, unit 4.   Shows pictures of various pivot damage.

Edited November 6, 2019 by Nucejoe
Lesson on burnishing.

[watchweasol]

Hi  Have a look at the Abbey clock repair site, useful information to be had. 

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[watchweasol]

Hi  Should be the Abbey clock clinic it an American site  and look under the sub heading clock repair.