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Well. I've done it. It's on its way. A staking set

Made a silly offer on ebay and the seller accepted. I'm over the moon. 

Will keep you posted on its arrival. Will do a full clean, as did 'watch with mike' YouTube video. 

Wohoo!

 

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Thank you for the like Richard. Can you feel how excited I am? Saddo or what?

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7 minutes ago, rossjackson01 said:

Maybe I have a problem coming my way???? I hope not.

Oh no I wouldn't worry- so long as the plate on the tool isn't worn out you'll be on your way. It looks to be in good shape and we can see how hard the punches were hit. You'll be fine until you need one of the punches from the empty holes 😄...fortunately replacement stakes are around, too

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58 minutes ago, rossjackson01 said:

Well. I've done it. It's on its way. A staking set

Made a silly offer on ebay and the seller accepted. I'm over the moon. 

Will keep you posted on its arrival. Will do a full clean, as did 'watch with mike' YouTube video. 

Wohoo!

 

Staking set box.jpg

Staking set innards.jpg

staking unit.jpg

Thank you for the like Richard. Can you feel how excited I am? Saddo or what?

Haha i can feel it Ross, my hands are  tingling . Saddo ? 🤔 you are among some of the finest Ross 🤣

49 minutes ago, rehajm said:

As watch porn goes the pictures are wanting- all the punches are upside down!

Well done, anyways! I hope you enjoy...

Mate it keeps the dust off the business end when the lid is off. 😆. Major issue though if you don't have any fngers to turn them the other way up. Thinking about it thats a major issue altogether if you are trying to repair a watch. 

27 minutes ago, rossjackson01 said:

Maybe I have a problem coming my way???? I hope not. Too late now. Paid for.

It will be fine Ross Be positive. As my old mum said to me just before she passed away from an incorrect blood transfusion, " B positive Richard B positive.  

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2 hours ago, valleyguy said:

Do you have any projects lined up  Ross to put her straight to work, cousins have spare bergeon 4.7mm punches if you need to fill the gaps, there doesn't seem to be that many missing.

What's the large tool stuck up where the anvils are?.

 

Gosh, you're as eager as me. It's not been posted yet. But... Photographs of the unwrapping when it does will be posted. Perhaps I should have a poll to see if anyone can guess what the 'stuck up' tool is.

First guess. Dolls house, golf driver No 6. (I don't have enough experience for a serious guess).

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15 minutes ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

A friction jewel press might be a better purchase lex.

Ah yeah true.. want to be able to replace balance staves if required so I'll need to do my research into what's the most versatile tool. Or, just buy two tools! Why stop spending money now 😃

 

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11 minutes ago, lexacat said:

Ah yeah true.. want to be able to replace balance staves if required so I'll need to do my research into what's the most versatile tool. Or, just buy two tools! Why stop spending money now 😃

 

You will find both a staking and a jewelling tool invaluable. As long as you continue with watch repair you will never stop spending money. Its like being married but without the nagging 🙂

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18 minutes ago, watchweasol said:

Hi. Well done Ross it’s a basic set, I have two the same and many loose punches, covers most bases. One thing it will never be a waste of money for sure.  Didn’t break the bank I hope.

No. Was set at £175. I got it for 64%.  I'm happy with that. I know it's early, but It was (is) my Christmas and New year present. Can't buy anything now until February 2024.  But think of the fun I can have till then. Oh gosh, I'm a tool Saddo.

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1 hour ago, rossjackson01 said:

No. Was set at £175. I got it for 64%.  I'm happy with that. I know it's early, but It was (is) my Christmas and New year present. Can't buy anything now until February 2024.  But think of the fun I can have till then. Oh gosh, I'm a tool Saddo.

I prefer to think of us as experts proficient in the purchase and use of any tool known to man. These are the T shirts that we wear . 💪

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10 hours ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

What ?  Eh ? New year present ?????

I feel like an 'old man' saying "when I was a lad..." but; when I was a lad it was Christmas and Birthday and that's it. Now my partner talks about getting an Easter present, and then this! 

Hey, I'm all for more gifts, but if I'm getting that means I'm also giving, and I need my coins for my toys! 😉 

In seriousness though; that looks like a great new tool. I believe I saw it on ebay -- or a very similar listing -- and thought "i'm not there yet, but I'll watch to see where the selling price lands and keep track!"

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Just been talking to Never who has a set. I noticed that he had a base for stakes to be used as stumps. The stakes in my set cannot be used as the hole in the spigot is smaller than the stakes. Ah well. so I thought. 

Well, guess what. The hole in the base is the same diameter as the cheap Chinese stake set I purchased last year for a few pounds. Judicious filling around the pointed area and, hey presto! The point goes through the spigot hole to make a stump. Can make a wooden extension foot to accommodate. How good is that?

Will probably take me a few weeks to filing the ends to make the stumps. A few more to make the base.

Don't you just love DIY?

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