Jump to content

Table-Top Workbench

hokavan

By hokavan
in Tools & Equipment

 Share

Recommended Posts

GeorgeClarkson Super WRT Addict

GeorgeClarkson

Posted
Posted

I see some very high shipping costs if it has to travel from Vietnam... Would you just share the plans instead? If you make a digital construction plan it would be easier to sell to more people and no shipping involved... Just my two cents. I for one, living in Germany, would expect the German customs to charge me a hefty tax bill for importing a completely assembled bench weighing 10kg...

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
hokavan Watch Enthusiast

hokavan

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Thats right. Its not cost effective to ship such a heavy item internationally. I've asked my friend about the drawing but he doesn't make it. All the thing he need is the general dimension of the bench (HxDxW), he estimated the rest using photos from website.

Sorry for late reply

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
dadistic Distinguished Member

dadistic

Posted
Posted

Or, in my case, instead of raising the table top I lowered the chair. I sit on a footstool with a pillow on top, which puts the work right at shoulder height. Not the most comfortable position in the world, sitting with legs stretched out in front of me, but I just pretend I'm in a formula 1 car.

 

David S - who's occasionally furious but not very fast.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
bobm12 Distinguished Member

bobm12

Posted
Posted

I wonder if the desk in the original post can be sold as a kit, (and even without some non essential parts like drawer knobs, screws, etc) It could be disassembled but ready to assemble with instructions about screws and knobs to use. That way I believe the customs charge may not be that high (?) and lighter weight. Just an idea...It is very well made...Ofrei version is mostly cardboard so to speak.

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
GeorgeClarkson Super WRT Addict

GeorgeClarkson

Posted
Posted (edited)

Probably if correctly marketed, it could be that you'd get enough people interested in it. As far as this forum, you can already see that it could be a small success. How many people would be so interested to actually buy it, that is hard to say. But before tossing the idea in the trash can, I would honestly do some research in some watch forums posting the pics you posted here and simply asking people's opinion. As per the shipping costs, that can be sorted out. Actually the buyer pays for the shipping, so you should really not worry too much about that: let the buyer decide if it is too much or not...

My opinion is: having the possibility to buy it, I would. I have been. Searching for something similar for some time, and like me, many hobby watchmakers and collectors are.

Edited by GeorgeClarkson
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • KarlvonKoln
      B-Dip residue?

      By KarlvonKoln · Posted

      One-dip or naphtha should be safe, but are you sure it isn't magnetized?  I would also check that.  Although, if that balance is from an Elgin 760 0r 761, I would think it would have a hairspring of non-magnetic alloy.
    • Curare
      Spell Check

      By Curare · Posted

      Hi, Is there a spell check function available when you are posting ? Regards CJ
    • Curare
      Replacing armoured crystal in a front loading watch case…

      By Curare · Posted

      Hi John I just did a Seiko Lord-Matic a front loader without a split stem, I used a crystal lift to remove it, although I had to have it that tight I though I was going to break the lift before the crystal would budge. So I decided that the press would be a better option as I think crystals with tension rings resist a lot of compressing. I used a crystal press to repalce it and the bezel with no issues, obviuosly a different watch to the Omega. I just took my time and kept inspecting the installation progress bit by bit Regards CJ
    • Zendoc
      Replacing armoured crystal in a front loading watch case…

      By Zendoc · Posted

      Hello All, I’m replacing the crystal in an Omega Dynamic, # 165.039, which houses a cal 552, installed through the front of the case. The replacement Sterncreuz crystal is, like the original, with tension ring. I removed the crystal using a compressed air technique to pop it out.  (I have a crystal lift, but I’m always fearful of marking the crystal edges and so avoid using it as much as possible). Now to the replacement -  any tips on putting the crystal back in?  Am I obliged to using my dreaded crystal lift to complete the task, or how about a crystal press?  I’ve put lots of crystals in using a press, but never with the movement in the watch. The thought of using one with a front-loader makes me very nervous, with the fully assembled watch sitting under the press. How would more experienced folks proceed here? Any advice, gratefully received… John Down Under…
    • Neverenoughwatches
      AS 554 from 1930

      By Neverenoughwatches · Posted

      No thats straight out of the watch as i found it the balance wheel is almost as bad. I've never seen so much material removed.
×
×
  • Create New...