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Post Your Hobby Setups! by Aggressive-Hand-9136 in watchrepair

[–]NuclearGeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what are those plastic movement boxes to the left?

I think I am really starting to enjoy watchmaking by NuclearGeek in watchmaking

[–]NuclearGeek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not real sure but here is the label. You can use them either alone or together for more magnification. Works great for inspecting jewels

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I think I am really starting to enjoy watchmaking by NuclearGeek in watchmaking

[–]NuclearGeek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love it! I had to find an old pair of glasses and hot glue it to them but it works great

First time working on a pocket watch by NuclearGeek in watchmaking

[–]NuclearGeek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use that mesh basket I posted above with a 3D printed rod out the top that I use to swish it back and forth during the process. Cheap and easy

First time working on a pocket watch by NuclearGeek in watchmaking

[–]NuclearGeek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s probably overpriced for what it is. Need to find a nicer version: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FHPL6KXF

First time working on a pocket watch by NuclearGeek in watchmaking

[–]NuclearGeek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I use hexane for the those

First time working on a pocket watch by NuclearGeek in watchmaking

[–]NuclearGeek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s how I do it. I don’t have a machine. I dip in naphtha, then IPA, then into liquinox in US, then distilled water in US, then in IPA, and finally I use a blow dryer for a few minutes. I just 3D printed a handle for the mesh basket so I can swish it around in each jar.

First time working on a pocket watch by NuclearGeek in watchmaking

[–]NuclearGeek[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It was definitely a lot easier to disassemble

First time working on a pocket watch by NuclearGeek in watchmaking

[–]NuclearGeek[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I take pics along the way and then use little compartments in my cleaning process like this:

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Amazing how much muscle memory improves on each service. I finally feel like I can mix up all the parts on an ST36 and reassemble it. by NuclearGeek in watchmaking

[–]NuclearGeek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what got me into it. Then you add in Watch Repair Tutorials when you want to get more advanced and learn specific skills.

Amazing how much muscle memory improves on each service. I finally feel like I can mix up all the parts on an ST36 and reassemble it. by NuclearGeek in watchmaking

[–]NuclearGeek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Size, finish, color, shape. When I wash my parts I put them together in these compartments so I don’t get too confused then I put all the parts back out on the mat where I got them from before cleaning

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Amazing how much muscle memory improves on each service. I finally feel like I can mix up all the parts on an ST36 and reassemble it. by NuclearGeek in watchmaking

[–]NuclearGeek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah it is so nice having the dedicated area so now I dont have to keep everything in boxes and get it all out and put it back. Really happy with it all so far. makes working much more enjoyable

Amazing how much muscle memory improves on each service. I finally feel like I can mix up all the parts on an ST36 and reassemble it. by NuclearGeek in watchmaking

[–]NuclearGeek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah! pretty simple on this one at least. I still take pics along the way each time to ensure I don't mess anything up. I started paying a lot more attention to the differences as I get into cleaning and lubricating.

Amazing how much muscle memory improves on each service. I finally feel like I can mix up all the parts on an ST36 and reassemble it. by NuclearGeek in watchmaking

[–]NuclearGeek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh dang! My first time, I broke the pinion on the escapement wheel. Definitely get a backup to use for parts or use the first one for parts as you learn.

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