Restored C E Marshall Watch Cleaning machine

[Yokespring1]

I wanted to share with all my vintage C E Marshall watch cleaning machine from the forties(?).  I won a low bid on the Bay which quite surprised me until it arrived in drastic condition. I do like restoring old machinery though so I rolled up my sleeves and went to work. The cosmetics were pretty straight forward, cleaning, sanding, painting and so forth.  But the challenge was the electricals.  I do have some background in electronics so I was able to figure out the systems in place..switches for on/off, reversing motion and heater element; mechanical train for reversing function; replacement for heating element that couldn’t be sourced. It all came together and it works well. The machine employs a rotation table that holds the jars and the motor can be easily raised and lowered with a unique spring assisted system that locks solidly in any position.

[oldhippy]

Well done.  You certainly deserve a big pat on the back. How well does it clean watch movements? After all that hard work I hope it gives you good results  

[Yokespring1]

Thanks O.H.  This speeds up cleaning immensely.  I continue to use my ultrasonic for case parts but being able to dry parts in their baskets is a big plus.

[oldhippy]

I cleaned case parts and their bracelets in soapy water.