Hi, I'm Chris (Chibby)

[Chibby]

Hi, 

I am new to this forum although I have read various threads in the past.

I have been learning to repair watches, pocket watches & clocks for a few years now & its fascinating. Really wish i made a career change when i was younger

I love the challenges it brings and makes me discover, learn & often improvise when i don't have the tools yet 

I live in a narrowboat on the Oxford Canal (UK) where power & space are precious. I dont have a massive setup & work off the dining room table. Tinkering with clocks & watches on the cut is so peaceful, but often challenging.

Take care all,

Chris

[DavidJ]

Hey Chris I'm also new here, like you I also love the challenge that watchmaking brings. Does the boat move? I feel like that would add an extra dimension to the process. Level up bouncy watchmaking unlocked lol   

Hello from an English man in Prague.  

All the best

David

[Shane]

I'm picturing all of your parts rolling around and off your table, as well as the lights swaying back and forth over head as the boat gently rocks.  I hope it's not that RELAXING!!

I'm sure it is not as bad as my initial mental image.

Welcome aboard.

Shane

Edited July 25, 2022 by Shane

[Chibby]

 Im on a canal, so most of the time the narrowboat is quite stable. This only changes when another boat passes or in a storm.

Chris