Jump to content

Staking tool refinishing

TimFitz

By TimFitz
in Tools & Equipment

 Share

Recommended Posts

TimFitz WRT Addict

TimFitz

Posted
Posted

Has anyone refinished a staking tool? Removing all the crud that has accumulated on them prior to purchase on EBAY that has left them  dull. Still a great looking tool, even without the chrome & enamel.

I didn't buy my K&D set as a decorative object, but to repair watches. Still a little more glam would be nice. Perhaps a coat of shinny black enamel, or a chrome plating sparkle, maybe both.

What does everyone think? Has anyone kitted out theirs to make it the envy of the neighborhood, or at least your best friend? Maybe some nice racing stripes, like it's going somewhere?

Let's hear it.

20160830_120625 (Small).jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
bobm12 Distinguished Member

bobm12

Posted
Posted

Well Tim, that appeals to me, honestly, maybe some Geneva stripes on those would make them amazing. Only problem is that whatever you do you will be altering the tolerances and screwing up the measurements they are suppose to have. The best way is to clean them up trying not to alter them in anyway. I believe some use very fine steel wool? Not sure, there is a post about it somewhere in the forum. If the holes are plugged then you have a problem. As it is now, it looks great (from what I can see in the picture).

Cheers,

Bob

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
TimFitz WRT Addict

TimFitz

Posted
  • Author
Posted
1 hour ago, jdm said:

Looks fantastic and I would do nothing more with it, except using it. Remember that the proper look talks to the connoisseur and all the rest (bling being the first giveaway) to the ignorant masses :) 

Actually I'm just trying to show off my hard work. I will leave it as is.

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

    • Waggy
      DIY Cleaning Machine

      By Waggy · Posted

      I'm currently 3D printing a new basket and trays for my Pearl machine - I printed one last week in PETG material and it worked well at first. I had taken a calibration cube and soaked it in old cleaning fluid for 8 weeks and then measured it, and there was no discernable swelling or shrinkage and the cube seemed mechanically intact. All went well after the print and then onto the drying..... that's when things went awry. The heat was more than I was expecting and the basket and individual trays warped and deformed. I am now trying to print from nylon - which is extremely difficult to print with, my third attempt is chugging away now while I am at work - hopefully I don't go home to a ball of wool like last time! 
    • Neverenoughwatches
      DIY Cleaning Machine

      By Neverenoughwatches · Posted

      It is possible to true the pearl basket to run better takes a good hour of filing though.
    • nevenbekriev
      Waltham A-11 Hairspring and Balance assessment help needed.

      By nevenbekriev · Posted

      Yes, the general pat is this. On my diagram the points where the springs rises and levels are marked with red circles. This is only to show on all pictures (the ones that doesn't show this points as they are seen only from aside, not from above) where this points are. On You pictures, the pont where the spring rises is not marked. The point where it levels is marked with A. The point B is where the change in radius should start, but there is sharp bend there which should not be that sharp.
    • Razz
      Watch of Today

      By Razz · Posted

      I agree, very minimalist dial,  but then the diamond. The 1973 R has a black dial and gold case and is similar in layout. But on the MyBulova site there really is nothing else like it...
    • GuyMontag
      Watch of Today

      By GuyMontag · Posted

      This is such an odd Bulova. Off of the top of my head the only other mechanical Bulova that I can think of that has the 'Bulova' logo as an hour marker is the Golden Clipper 'J' (there must be others), one of my favorite dials. And then it has a solitary diamond, which is not unusual with Bulova, but paired with the 'Bulova' hour marker, that only leaves two quarter hour markers, and I can't think of another Bulova that has only two hour markers like that. You do you Bulova, no conformity here!
×
×
  • Create New...