Winding stem

[gary17]

Hey

I need to trim a winding stem as it's to long. 

What is the best tool for doing a neat job. 

Hacksaw? Pincers? Or something else. 

It needs to be a good neat job. 

Any suggestions? 

Tanx

Gary

[fredm]

i'm not a real watch guy, but in much of any other fine work the answer would be "dremel tool" with either a grinding stone or a cut off wheel.  i think traditional jewelers used really fine toothed saws.  videos i've seen also use diagonal cutters then sharpening stones to dress what's left.  some ideas, anyway

[dadistic]

I use the Precitec stem cutting pliers.

[watchweasol]

Hi Gary   The tool shown by Dadistic is the correct tool, but make sure you clean up the end once cut should form a small cone to make screwing the crown on easier. once all correct and fitting snug and tested in the movement  a bit of loctite or s, glue and re fit the crown. Not too much and make sure you clean any surplus off before finally fitting

[rogart63]

Any cutter would work. I use a Bahco side cutter . Cut it a little longer and use a pin vice to hold it and a diamond sanding plate to sand it down to the right length . 

[yankeedog]

After cutting  with and end nipper I clean  up with a fine diamond knife hone.