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Well among my other interests, motorcycles probably rank as high as horology and recently I had occasion to use some horological knowledge on my bike.

Problem was the sight glass for the 2-stroke oil was well knackered

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It looked like it had been subjected to heat at some point.

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I managed to source a replacement but the closest I could find was a similar diameter but with different height.

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and when installed it sat a few mm lower (in the pic below the window should sit flush with the surround).

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Well I measured the diameter and found it was 28mm. I pulled out a 282 crystal and inserted it using the claw.

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a few taps and its now flush. Here it is in place with the outer cover in position.

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Its not as clear as a correct original would be and your eyes need to be exactly level with the window when checking but it will do for an occasional bike which doesn't see much use.

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another aspect of watchmaking was this caseback opener which I attempted to use to remove the locking ring.. unsuccessfully. This was eventually removed by the trusty hammer and screwdriver.

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Anyone else used watch skills/tools on other hobbies?

Anilv

 

 

 

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Well it is not a tool but a cleaning fluid. It is a concentrated ultrasonic cleaner (7:1 mix with warm water) for clocks but is also for cleaning carburettors.  It is on order I will review when I have used it. Thinking about it, it  is to remove old grease & oils etc so it should work & at £27.90 for 5 litres incl. delivery  I thought it is was worth a punt.  I purchased today from :

https://mistralie.co.uk/products/ultrasonic-cleaner-for-clocks

 

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I have used my ultrasonic carb cleaner at the shop to clean stubborn stainless cases, but I didn't want to tell anybody :huh: 

As long as its good stainless it doesnt hurt anything. Carb cleaner is pretty strong stuff. Have also used CLR in my jewelry ultrasonic for stubborn rust on stainless cases. Be careful though...

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machining, model engineering, some electronics,  writing articles on the craft, some photography (most for articles).  Been at if for close to 30 years, I sure didn't know I end up this deeply into it (nor did the wife!)

Things I've made:   https://imgur.com/a/d2Y3a

My garage shop:   https://imgur.com/a/g8aKm

My basement shop:  https://imgur.com/a/BHIf1

added the M1, an Aciera F1 and another Schaublin 70 since taking those.  Am now truly out of space.

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10 hours ago, jdrichard said:

I need to figure out how to cross guitar world with watch world...wait! I did use a .09 guitar string for a click spring and it worked great, duration to the springiness on the steel. Ta Da

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What would I be asking for if I went to a music supplies shop... I seem to remember they were called by alphabets..eg e-string? 

Anilv

 

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machining, model engineering, some electronics,  writing articles on the craft, some photography (most for articles).  Been at if for close to 30 years, I sure didn't know I end up this deeply into it (nor did the wife!)
Things I've made:   https://imgur.com/a/d2Y3a
My garage shop:   https://imgur.com/a/g8aKm
My basement shop:  https://imgur.com/a/BHIf1
added the M1, an Aciera F1 and another Schaublin 70 since taking those.  Am now truly out of space.

Can't see images. Where do you live in Canada?

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machining, model engineering, some electronics,  writing articles on the craft, some photography (most for articles).  Been at if for close to 30 years, I sure didn't know I end up this deeply into it (nor did the wife!)
Things I've made:   https://imgur.com/a/d2Y3a
My garage shop:   https://imgur.com/a/g8aKm
My basement shop:  https://imgur.com/a/BHIf1
added the M1, an Aciera F1 and another Schaublin 70 since taking those.  Am now truly out of space.

Need to show my wife this equipment so she sees how frugal I am


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22 hours ago, measuretwice said:

machining, model engineering, some electronics,  writing articles on the craft, some photography (most for articles).  Been at if for close to 30 years, I sure didn't know I end up this deeply into it (nor did the wife!)

Things I've made:   https://imgur.com/a/d2Y3a

My garage shop:   https://imgur.com/a/g8aKm

My basement shop:  https://imgur.com/a/BHIf1

added the M1, an Aciera F1 and another Schaublin 70 since taking those.  Am now truly out of space.

You, sir, have a lot of stuff... !

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22 hours ago, measuretwice said:

machining, model engineering, some electronics,  writing articles on the craft, some photography (most for articles).  Been at if for close to 30 years, I sure didn't know I end up this deeply into it (nor did the wife!)

Things I've made:   https://imgur.com/a/d2Y3a

My garage shop:   https://imgur.com/a/g8aKm

My basement shop:  https://imgur.com/a/BHIf1

added the M1, an Aciera F1 and another Schaublin 70 since taking those.  Am now truly out of space.

Hey, I have a bunch of extra space, happy to help you out!  Schaublin 70 is so cool.

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34 minutes ago, frenchie said:

You, sir, have a lot of stuff... !

yes, sort of ended up the way.  I do reflect though that I had just as much when starting, collecting and often reconditioning all the stuff is a pursuit of its own, but you don't have to have to make great stuff or have a ball doing so.   JD, I don't have much money into; its like that cliche, you want it high quality, fast and low price pick two.  Patience over the decades, bit of buying and selling and upgrading and so on. 

I see lots of overlap with horology and machining, many model engineering types also make clocks for example..... but also there tons  and tons of new learning and new skills required....so with shops stuffed full of tools, its blast being a beginner again :)

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cripes that response was illegible....apologies, I miss words when I type,  mild dyslexia and this site doesn't let one go back and fix things  :(.   It should have read  " yes, it sort of ended up that way.  I do reflect though that I had just as much fun when starting out.  Collecting and often reconditioning all the stuff is a pursuit of its own, but you don't have to have so much to make great stuff or have a ball doing so. 

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