Elma Watch Cleaning Machine

[Mark]

Ah we're back, was having an error page when I tried revising this thread.

 

Thanks for that link Mark, I have aded that basket to my watch list. :)

 

You're welcome Micky. What was the error?

[SSTEEL]

I messaged you on youtube about it Mark, I was basically getting a page saying server not found.

[bobm12]

Thank you Mark. No problem. I'm just curious about the dimensions. I use a cheapo ultrasonic with limited space so I put the solution in a beaker inside the ultrasonic chamber filled with water.

[SSTEEL]

Dimensions of that small basket Mark linked to are approx 20mm M2

[Mark]

Just measured with my vernier and the size of the baskets at the widest point on the outside is 21mm - it was about 18 months since I last purchased any so it could be different now but you get the idea :)

[SSTEEL]

Well that's teach me for opening the window, I just completed the final coats for the cast alloy parts, and the base which needed a final coat, like a numpty I opened the window to let the fumes out, its -15 out so now my base has some crystalisation on the one side, guess it added to its character. 

Edited November 18, 2014 by SSTEEL

[Mark]

Well that's teach me for opening the window, I just completed the final coats for the cast alloy parts, and the base which needed a final coat, like a numpty I opened the window to let the fumes out, its -15 out so now my base has some crystalisation on the one side, guess it added to its character. 

 

Damn its cold there!! It's around 12º here and i'm feeling it.

[bobm12]

Thank you Mark and Micky for the measurements. I believe I'll be ordering too!

 

I hope the crystallization is not too bad! I used to live in Chicago and believe me I know what -12 is! The worst winter here in Miami is about 34 (all in Celsius)!

[SSTEEL]

My OCD got the better of me so sanded the crystallisation area right down to the metal again ready to cost again.
 

Damn its cold there!! It's around 12º here and i'm feeling it.

 
It usually drops to as low as -35 in March/April.

Edited November 18, 2014 by SSTEEL

[Geo]

My OCD got the better of me so sanded the crystallisation area right down to the metal again ready to cost again.

I knew you would! :-)

[bobm12]

And I thought my old town was cold! By March we were already leaving behind the worst of the cold...worst part was February where deeps rarely would go to -40F or so with the wind factor...

 

So back to the Elma, nice move. After all you have put into it, it would be a shame not to re do the finish! I'm probably also OCD! :D

[SSTEEL]

Very true, need to get one more spray can of clear gloss varnish, and then do the base again, this time with the windows shut.

[SSTEEL]

My little baskets arrived, and they are great, the lids snap on nice, and don't fall off.

 

Untitled by Micky.!, on Flickr

 

Untitled by Micky.!, on Flickr

 

Got myself a new, smaller digital camera too recently, taking sometime getting used to it, but overall its great compared to my old thing I had, it was way too bulky.  I went for the Sony Cybershot WX350.

[Mark]

Great stuff Micky - it's all coming together now. Just the wiring I guess.

[SSTEEL]

Yep, just the wiring, and a little thing called "time"  :)  Finding time these days is hard, I am so busy with work, but I need to make time, as this Super Elite will indeed be ut to work right way too.

 

The mechanical timer that mine had fitted was ok, but the cream coloured dial put me off in refitting it to my refinished look, so have purchased a modern-day digital turn to set round timer, which hopefully will fit in the recess, plus give me more room for the wiring behind there too.

[Mark]

Yep, just the wiring, and a little thing called "time"   :)  Finding time these days is hard, I am so busy with work, but I need to make time, as this Super Elite will indeed be ut to work right way too.

 

The mechanical timer that mine had fitted was ok, but the cream coloured dial put me off in refitting it to my refinished look, so have purchased a modern-day digital turn to set round timer, which hopefully will fit in the recess, plus give me more room for the wiring behind there too.

 

I'm looking forward to seeing that.

These days I use the coundown timer on my iPhone ;)

[SSTEEL]

This is it..

 

Round Timer by Micky.!, on Flickr

 

The dimensions are very close to fitting the void of the old timer, so hopefully should fit without too much fettling :)

[SSTEEL]

My timer arrived, and its almost a perfect fit, just need to modify the old timer surround so this timer protrudes through and allows rotation of the outer setting ring.

 

Untitled by Micky.!, on Flickr

 

Untitled by Micky.!, on Flickr

 

Untitled by Micky.!, on Flickr

 

Need another clear coat on this case part too by the looks of it.  Getting excited now, almost there, planning on starting the rewiring the weekend.

[clockboy]

Nice. Coming together now can,t wait to see the finished machine

[SSTEEL]

:)

 

New feet arrived, and 5mm cork matting for the underneath of the glass jars :)

 

Untitled by Micky.!, on Flickr

[Geo]

Nice upgrade Micky, I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[Mark]

Nice upgrade Micky. We are going to have to start calling you Doc Emmett Brown!

[Geo]

Nice upgrade Micky. We are going to have to start calling you Doc Emmett Brown!

You mean it has a flux capacitor!!

[SSTEEL]

[Mark]

He's the best!!

 

:D