Rotary tool

[Neverenoughwatches]

I never bought one, but made a few. I use one only as far as de-casing a movement and removing hands and then to put back. The movement needs to be held stable while working on it in a holder and be able to pick it up and inspect it, through all angles. 

4 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Might need a whole tube of autosol!!

Get the bridging rig organised and set to work Richard. We'll catch up with you next year. 

[mikepilk]

9 hours ago, mbwatch said:

It occurrs to me that I don't think I have ever seen a casing cushion in any old-timer's vintage tool lot at auction. Every other tool imaginable, every type of movement holder, but never a cushion. Modern luxury?

I do actually use a silicone cushion, though a cheap (£12) Chinese version. It has it's uses -  e.g. I'm just about to use it to support a watch while I fit the strap spring bars.

[VWatchie]

18 hours ago, mikepilk said:

Is it?  From Cousins Polywatch is £2.75 for a small 5ml tube, which lasts ages.

Polywatch is approximately 0.66 GBP per ml (incl. tax), and Autosol Acrylic Polish is approximately 0.07 GBP per ml (incl. tax). So, Polywatch is almost ten times as expensive as Autosol Acrylic Polish. In either case, it is not much money, but if you use a lot, why not choose the cheaper and possibly better option!?

9 hours ago, mikepilk said:

Funny how people worry about a few £ over some polishing compound and yet are willing to pay £56 on a silicone cushion just because it says 'Bergeon' 

Yes, branding is the single most important factor when making purchase decisions. It goes to show how rational we are as human beings 

[AndyGSi]

Just got some of these and the knife ones are brilliant for getting into places like in the photo.

[RichardHarris123]

Just ordered a cantilever toolbox to keep my polishing items in. Photos to follow.  Used mops etc are going to be bagged and labeled with the compound used. 

[Neverenoughwatches]

On 4/10/2025 at 1:41 PM, AndyGSi said:

Just got some of these and the knife ones are brilliant for getting into places like in the photo.

Snap.

[RichardHarris123]

One thing that I struggle with is visualising sizes without seeing it, yes I can get out and tape measure but I would prefer to see it in person.  The toolbox is smaller than I thought but will suffice, mops etc currently at work, will add tomorrow.