Hello from Toronto

[measuretwice]

Hi, my name is Mike and I found my way here from Mark's very enjoyable and informative videos - thank you Mark.

I've 25 years of metal working experience (from tool making to model engines) and have an extensive home shop but am fairly new to watches and clocks.  On reflection I think its the learning and problem solving that makes mechanical hobbies so compelling so I suppose horology.  I've also got a lot watch and clock tools and equipment; being a bit of a toolaholic, I couldn't help but pick up a some nice bits and pieces along the way.  All I need now is skills and knowledge!

I look forward to discussions and learning from the talented folks here

[oldhippy]

Hello Mike and welcome to the forum. You can find loads of interesting advice on here from movements and tools, loads of good info for the horologist. 

Why not give us a list of horological tools you already have, you could upload some photos so we can see them. Looking forward to you input.

[dadistic]

Greetings and Salutations!

Measure twice and cut to ribbons is what usually happens to me. Just the other day I tried to move a ladder that I had left a hand drill sitting on top of, It fell off pointy end down right onto my head. Bled all over the place and completely freaked out my wife's friend. Turned out to be a minor thing, all is well

I hope you do a bit better with the horology! 

[measuretwice]

Thank you for the warm welcome.

I'm embarrassed to talk about the collection of horology equipment, its so out of keeping with abilities at this stage.  The passion for metal working let me to smaller and smaller lathes and eventually in front some retiring horologists and I just couldn't help myself.  

I think its a dozen lathes at the moment, from watchmakers stuff to quite large items, at least by home shop standards (biggest is a 5100 lb DSG lathe) along with numerous mills, grinders etc.  The collection grossly outstrips need, but I like it and its a bit of a hobby unto itself - Almost all are 'old iron' and I've fully recondition several machines including scraping them as writing a many articles for Home Shop Machinist on various projects

I find the clocks and watches really fun and absorbing in that I've  machining and mechanical experience but the techniques, mechanism and skill sets required are just so completely new its sort of like being kid again, from a discovery vantage point.

i'm sure I'll be leaning on you guys shortly for advice

 

[clockboy]

10 hours ago, oldhippy said:

Welcome Mike, enjoy this friendly & knowledgeable forum.