Pocket Watch Case Hinge Repair

[jdrichard]

Does anyone know the simple steps of repairing a case hinge. I have a few nice pocket watches now working but with the case back hinge broken. What tools are required? Can I use a torch and solder for example. Thanks.

 

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[clockboy]

Here are a couple of links the second is a very poor vid with no sound but its good enough to see how the repair is done. Bread & butter for a qualified jeweller but us watchmakers a big learning curve.

https://www.ganoksin.com/article/pocket-watch-hinge-repair/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDo7bvWJs3M

 

[Chopin]

If I had a lot of money (and therefore time and comfort in life) I would just buy any tool and equipment out there needed to repair and restore every possible component on a watch.

Am I alone here ? 

[vinn3]

57 minutes ago, jdrichard said:

 

Does anyone know the simple steps of repairing a case hinge. I have a few nice pocket watches now working but with the case back hinge broken. What tools are required? Can I use a torch and solder for example. Thanks.

 

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   i am sure you have taper reamers.    brass hinge taper pins are available from watch parts supliers.  i have done one,  they are a bugger,  much like the hunting case cover spring.    i think the proper silversmith is the master of "case hinges"     vin

[vinn3]

55 minutes ago, clockboy said:

Here are a couple of links the second is a very poor vid with no sound but its good enough to see how the repair is done. Bread & butter for a qualified jeweller but us watchmakers a big learning curve.

https://www.ganoksin.com/article/pocket-watch-hinge-repair/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDo7bvWJs3M

 

   the site of the youtube says "restricted"   is that a problem with my laptop?  vin

[vinn3]

7 minutes ago, vinn3 said:

   i am sure you have taper reamers.    brass hinge taper pins are available from watch parts supliers.  i have done one,  they are a bugger,  much like the hunting case cover spring.    i think the proper silversmith is the master of "case hinges"     vin

    use an oxyacetelene jewelers torch.  and know how to silver solder.  vin

[jdrichard]

All seems very very difficult


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