Burnisher

[Murks]

Have a question regard burnish a notice burnisher are expensive to purchase can I use a file needle instead will that do a similar job?

[steve1811uk]

Hi, Good question. Needle file would be much too coarse and cannot be used for burnishing unfortunately.

[VWatchie]

1 hour ago, Murks said:

Have a question regard burnish a notice burnisher are expensive to purchase can I use a file needle instead will that do a similar job?

As already mentioned, no you can unfortunately not. However, I got an idea. Perhaps get a used inexpensive burnisher on eBay and then touch it up. I'm certainly not an expert in the field of touching up burnishers, but perhaps the following video would be helpful.

 

[watchweasol]

Hi. If you are looking for a cheap alternative you could stone the teeth off a needle file then dress it. The purpose of a burnished is to polish and harden the surface. Hence in watch making there are several styles for different purposes, pivots mainly used in conjunction with the lathe or a Jacob tool.  The work involved in making one negates the prices paid on eBay on average £ 20 upwards. Just keep clocking eBay.