A few times, sort of. The problem is that I kept changing my mind about the movement. So, I have to sort out a new one (i.e., get running), make a dial, etc. Then I got distracted.
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A few times, sort of. The problem is that I kept changing my mind about the movement. So, I have to sort out a new one (i.e., get running), make a dial, etc. Then I got distracted.
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It looks like I should move this close to the top of my priorities.
Best wishes,
Bob
I got a bit distracted. Mostly by work and some family responsibilities, but also by wanting to learn how to do some photography, and sorting out some dial printing stuff and some tool stuff. ...
Not at the moment. I had less time this summer than I expected for watch stuff, and spent most of it working on dials.
Best wishes,
Bob
I took a bit of time off from working on watches (for various reasons), but I'm about ready to start up again.
PS Indeed, I've just got done cleaning my work space, filling the oil cups, and...
For the moment, I'm back to the O613. The other movements have gone to Hell in a handbag, although I'm hoping to resurrect one. Also, I've not been able to do much more than described here because...
It looks like this AS1539/Wittnauer C11WS2, which I just overhauled, will work. And, it is the right size, etc. So, I can turn to the dial now.
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P. 15, BHI's, The Practical Lubrication of Clocks and Watches.
Best wishes,
Bob
Most jewels of the wheel train have oil sinks. I fill them about 1/2 of the way. Here is a very good guide on oiling, the BHI's (British Horological Institute) The Practical Lubrication of Clocks...
There may be a bit of a hiatus here for two reasons. 1. Term is starting. 2. The three movements I prepared, Omega 613, 601 and Record 6113, are all > 11.5 ligne. The case I decided on, 41mm with...
No, I've not done it. But you can print on just about anything, I think. You just have to get the right ink. (The ink I have is supposed to be pretty versatile, e.g.)
Best wishes,
Bob
No problem. I should have been clearer in my explanation.
The printing can be done on just about any substrate, given the right ink. Another advantage of pad printing, one that was important in...
The tests I've shown are printed on a bit of brass that has been spray painted with primer. All of the dials I've made in the last couple of years have been brass. The dial I use will be brass as...
That's extremely kind of you, JCJM.
Best wishes,
Bob
The new plates are pretty snazzy. Even on the crummy substrate they print better (although I need to adjust the ink).
I printed a number of tests, trying to sort things out. Here is the last. ...
Thanks. I'm getting there with this one, slow but (I hope) sure.
Best wishes,
Bob
Now that I've decided which pattern to use, I've made a good plate (I hope). I've not used these open etch plates before. Instead of washing out with water, they wash out with alcohol. They are...
Here's the printing. As I said, I just wanted to see what these patterns looked like when actually printed. So, the print result isn't very good. (In particular, I didn't worry about getting the...
Here's what the etch in the plate looks like, if a screen is used. The ink goes in the open areas. I'll show the plate using an open etch, once I've made it.
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I'll do a print late this afternoon/early evening. (After my wife heads off. Best not to use the dining room for dial printing before she leaves. Not that she would object, but it would clutter...
I've been having second thoughts about the dial pattern I showed earlier. It may be that the markers overpower the numbers. Consequently, I've decided that I can't decide until I've printed...
Thanks!
Actually, only the dirty work is done in a shed. The rest of the work is done in a room in the house. Here are a couple of pictures of my work area for the "clean" work.
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Now to oil stuff, and put on the balance.
Here's a picture of the oil on the balance cap stone on the dial side. The oil covers the inside 2/3rds. I keep the stone in place using Rodico. ...
Find a crown (temporary) for the stem, put on the keyless works, and a bit of the motion works (that bit held by the set bridge). The bits under the set bridge need to be oiled before the set bridge...
Yes. But it doesn't mean that they will loosen accidentally.
Best wishes,
Bob