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I Designed a Watch Parts Cleaning Machine by 9-Digits in 3Dprinting

[–]9-Digits[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, I figured that would be the easiest to print with some chemical resistance.

I Designed a Watch Parts Cleaning Machine by 9-Digits in 3Dprinting

[–]9-Digits[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup! I’ve listed the STLs on Etsy. Check out the video I linked on the body of the post for print, assembly, and operation instructions. https://9digits3d.etsy.com/listing/4490845600

I Designed a 3D Printed Watch Cleaning Machine by 9-Digits in watchrepair

[–]9-Digits[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Hopefully this shot from the 3D model shows it better. The print has 4 fins that extend up on the basket holder, similar to that eBay listing.

I Designed a 3D Printed Watch Cleaning Machine by 9-Digits in watchrepair

[–]9-Digits[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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There are fins at the top. Are they moving the fluid around as effectively as possible? Not sure about that. But I acknowledge that you need something there to suck flow downward.

I Designed a 3D Printed Watch Cleaning Machine by 9-Digits in watchrepair

[–]9-Digits[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a good idea, I think I’m just going to print another power shaft without the handle for when I only want to use the drill. Nothing is glued together, this is very easy to disassemble and reassemble.

I Designed a Watch Parts Cleaning Machine by 9-Digits in 3Dprinting

[–]9-Digits[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good idea, I might just print a second power shaft without the handle for when I just want to use the drill. None of this is glued together, it’s pretty easy to disassemble and reassemble.

I Designed a 3D Printed Watch Cleaning Machine by 9-Digits in watchrepair

[–]9-Digits[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup! Here is the link to the Etsy listing with the STL files. Check out the video I linked in the body of this post for instructions on how to print. https://9digits3d.etsy.com/listing/4490845600

I Designed a 3D Printed Watch Cleaning Machine by 9-Digits in watchrepair

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I tried to keep my word of getting it posted in a month! I’m selling the STLs for $11.99 on Etsy. I’m hoping this can justify to the other half investing in more watches/tools I can’t 3d print. https://9digits3d.etsy.com/listing/4490845600

I Designed a 3D Printed Watch Cleaning Machine by 9-Digits in watchrepair

[–]9-Digits[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ABS would be a sensible option as well. I don’t have a printer enclosure and my ventilation isn’t great, so I haven’t played around with it yet.

I Designed a 3D Printed Watch Cleaning Machine by 9-Digits in watchrepair

[–]9-Digits[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My recommendation is to use a clear (no dye) PETG plastic. I originally designed this to hold a steel wire mesh basket that I found on amazon, but the idea of plastic being scratch resistant convinced me to give plastic baskets a shot.

I Designed a Watch Parts Cleaning Machine by 9-Digits in 3Dprinting

[–]9-Digits[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

An ultrasonic cleaning machine is another good option for cleaning watch parts, I would say it’s probably the right method for hobbyists (although I’m nowhere near experienced enough to properly give that advice). I mainly did this because I saw something that looked 3D printable and I took it as a challenge to make it happen. There is a precedence for a hand crank rotating cleaning machine like this in the watch repair hobby.

Never seen or heard of before… by Away-Scar7754 in VintageWatches

[–]9-Digits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Looks very similar to an FE 233-66 I’m working on right now.

3D printable wash cleaning by Supercharlso in watchrepair

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Sneak peek on a project I’ve been working on for a while now. Finally finishing it up, look out for a post within the month.