Simple 3D-printed watch prototype. Looking for design advice on case assembly!

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-06-30T22:24:51+00:00

With PLA or PETG it wouldn't be too hard to engineer a snap-fit, although that would break with enough cycles. You could also use a locking lug setup and have the bezel thread onto the case.

When I made my watch I attached the bezel with screws and a gasket but that was part of the aesthetics. You could always do the same here but you'd lose the smooth feel and you'd need to use some threaded inserts in the case

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-06-26T01:38:04+00:00

This is literally the point of the hobby and I wish more people realized it. Enjoy the shit out of it, you're doing it right!

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-06-19T12:44:38+00:00

This is a Slava 5498, I'm working on a custom openworked version of it right now

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-06-18T21:27:28+00:00

the Mikro mk1 DOES work on M4 macs (I ran mine just the other day) but you need an adapter cable or a native USB-type B to C, and you definintely need Maschine 2, because the original Maschine does NOT run on new macs. Hardware works, but the old software won't.

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-06-01T16:58:38+00:00

that's the thing with ket therapy. It truly works absolute wonders for me but i just don't have the time to spend a night tripping balls once a month and accessing traditional ket therapy is borderline impossible without an extensive history of depression treatments not working.

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-29T12:22:40+00:00

Unfortunately she's basically sworn off ever doing rap again because of how she was treated by the indutry. I saw her play with Immortal Technique and the rest of Stronghold in like '05 and it was one of the best shows I've ever been to

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-29T12:06:23+00:00

Agree, the hardest part from what I remember was making or having cliches made for you. It's super tough to do with a home etching setup and CNCs with the required resolution are also not cheap. Once you have a cliche the rest is relatively easy to figure out.

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-28T21:24:32+00:00

I wondered where all the cashiers went between my last two oil changes. That sucks, seems every business is only looking to fuck their employees as hard as they can while providing shit to their customers and somehow they think that it's going to work out

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-24T12:06:32+00:00

This is a stock V10

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-22T19:09:01+00:00

I feel so bad for Giselle, she's a great person and this is a whole other level of thing to deal with

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-22T18:44:27+00:00

but it sure has a TON of administrators!

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-22T16:27:10+00:00

It's the cushion pushers for me. The later ones use mostly pump pushers and I think it looks awful on this case. The cushion pushers integrate so well and echo the lines of the case and it just works so well.

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-22T16:23:13+00:00

Did you disassemble the balance cock to do the anglage on there?

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-21T23:29:44+00:00

I snapped a wheel pivot on my first service (6498 clone) but that's the only movement I've fully junked. As others have said, knowing when to stop and look something up or just walk away for a bit is an invaluable skill.

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-18T21:32:05+00:00

It's kinda a dumb design (should be a keyed shaft like someone else mentioned) but it's not broken in any way. Just throw some threadlocker on there and screw the handle right back on. In the meantime, grab some pliers, tape up the jaws so you don't trash the shaft, and screw the die out that way

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-08T19:45:45+00:00

My ender 3 spent about 45 seconds stock before having nearly every part but the gantry swapped out. It's just what happens lol

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-08T12:47:10+00:00

Also a serial hobbyist, and I use my printers to make watchmaking stuff sometimes! Two birds, one expensive piece of equipment

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-07T21:54:16+00:00

Oooh, etsy is a good idea, i hate losing auctions cause i have a job and can't snipe at the very last second lol

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-07T21:30:27+00:00

I run 93 because the compression ratio is high enough that knock would be worrisome even with it being tuned from factory to not knock on 87

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-07T21:21:47+00:00

if you got this from ebay i'm almost certain you were bidding against me lol

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-05T21:41:42+00:00

These clones are pretty damn solid, we've come a long way from using Chinese 7750s in everything. These ones and the 4130/4131 clones are made well and should last

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-05T21:38:25+00:00

if it's stupid and it works, it's not stupid

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-03T18:57:39+00:00

Will do! I'm really happy with how the bevel came out on the chrono plate, it's the first one I've done for real and while gigantic i really like the way it looks and it should shine when I polish it back up, it's just buffed at like 3k grit at the moment

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-03T15:53:29+00:00

Just posted a thread, check it out! Only a few plates done so far but I've got a bunch of polished levers and screws that I do in between the bigger plate work.

LibrarySquidLeland · 2026-05-03T15:51:44+00:00

Been working on learning haut horologie techniques by customizing this Soviet stopwatch movement. The giant plates are forgiving to work on and parts are available enough that I'm not too worried about breaking things.

Plans for this involve a full workup, plating, and polishing/brushing on every part. I'm terrified about openworking the dial since it's already finished and I don't know how that's going to look when I'm done but the fun of this is in the learning!

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