What did I buy here?

[stm]

I bought this staking tool on Ebay for 220€ plus shipping. As far I can tell it is in acceptable shape.

I could not discover any brand name on the tool or on the case. Is it possible to identify what brand and model this is?

[watchweasol]

Hi. First impressions is that it’s a good serviceable set with all of the required bits. It has a base  aka K&D inverto  so as to be able to use the punches as stakes if fitted to the bottom.  All the text is in German  which would imply it’s of European origin but not necessarily so as it could have been made for the European market. All in all a good set.

[praezis]

No name punched on the stakes?

Maybe WELO , a German brand.

Frank

[stm]

22 hours ago, watchweasol said:

Hi. First impressions is that it’s a good serviceable set with all of the required bits. It has a base  aka K&D inverto  so as to be able to use the punches as stakes if fitted to the bottom.  All the text is in German  which would imply it’s of European origin but not necessarily so as it could have been made for the European market. All in all a good set.

Thanks for this assessment, I'm glad to hear that I made a good choice.

Can you explain what you mean with "serviceable"? Do you mean that it is possible to get spare parts if necessary?

21 hours ago, praezis said:

No name punched on the stakes?

Maybe WELO , a German brand.

Frank

You are right, it is WELO, this is punched on the stakes.

There are two disks in the set. The left one is the one that is visible in the photos in the first message in this thread:

The left disk has a cutout so that the pole fits flat into the disk:

This cutout is not present in the second disk, so the top end of the pole would protrude.

What is the purpose of the second disk to the right, and is it actually original without the cutout for the pole?

[praezis]

38 minutes ago, stm said:

What is the purpose of the second disk to the right, and is it actually original without the cutout for the pole?

Afaik you can use it on the base as separate anvil.

Frank

[watchweasol]

The word “ serviceable” means that looked after and properly used and not abused it should last you for a long time. These are precision instruments and should be treated as such.   ie.   Cleaned and oiled occasionally and not used for onerous tasks.

[Neverenoughwatches]

Good price, the stakes and stumps look very clean and the extended base is a great addition to the tool. The other anvil is curious , maybe from another tool or like Frank said usable on top of the pin held one or on its own. 

[praezis]

Not sure if I said it clear enough:
- remove 1 
- mount the anvil plate on 2

Frank

[LittleWatchShop]

This site might be helpful.  I used to teach a technical class (twice a year) in Berlin 35+ years ago.  I could kinda sus out a little German to get along while there.  It is all gone now.  So Frank will have to help us.

[stm]

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[praezis]

No

 

[stm]

3 hours ago, praezis said:

Not sure if I said it clear enough:
- remove 1 
- mount the anvil plate on 2

Frank

Thanks for the clarification, that was not clear. I tried this out now:
 

Like this? 

19 minutes ago, praezis said:

No

 

Argh, overlooked again  that you had replied already... 

Ok, thanks! What can this setup be used for?

[Neverenoughwatches]

 To allow some freehand staking using the one in the hole as a vertical guide ? 

Freehand jewelling ?

[watchweasol]

You have a versatile tool there. Three in one,  a good buy.

[Pigskinfanboy]

I would have jumped all over that set if it had come across my Ebay search results !  Very nice , well taken care of. I probably buy 10+ staking sets a month for my restoration hobby and think you found a very nice set, at a great price that should last you a lifetime.