Due to the difficulties using the 'paper curling' style tool in the past, I combine the concept of the pliers illustrated in Blakey's 1700's watch spring book with a sturdy pair of tweezers, all made out of brass.
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Due to the difficulties using the 'paper curling' style tool in the past, I combine the concept of the pliers illustrated in Blakey's 1700's watch spring book with a sturdy pair of tweezers, all made out of brass.
Due to the difficulties using the 'paper curling' style tool in the past, I combine the concept of the pliers illustrated in Blakey's 1700's watch spring book with a sturdy pair of tweezers, all made out of brass.
updated 3 years ago
Due to the difficulties using the 'paper curling' style tool in the past, I combine the concept of the pliers illustrated in Blakey's 1700's watch spring book with a sturdy pair of tweezers, all made out of brass.
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This video covers collecting and using 'wild' Elder pith.
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Saving the original Ep. 3 to my SD card, and NOW I find a couple of clips I didn't think I had.... Enjoy
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Saving the original Ep. 3 to my SD card, and NOW I find a couple of clips I didn't think I had.... Enjoy
I make a Pallet Warming Table for correcting jewels etc. in watchmaking, with a number of construction tips along the way.
Some of the sound is a bit 'hissy' due to it raining while doing some of the dubbing :(
Bisk-Art's work, who I reference in the video, can be seen here: facebook.com/biskartcookiecutters/videos/?ref=page_internal
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This covers how to make a tapered clockmaker's broach, from scratch, using music wire, including making a jig.
In this, the conclusion of the Hairspring series, I demonstrate how to use the curling tweezers I made in "Makin' a Tool. Episode 1" ,( youtube.com/watch?v=0h--nJZPVD4) , and then how to finish truing the hairspring, ready for use.
Several quick hints to help you get a nice finish on wood.
In this part I go in depth on the methods required to shape and level a hairspring using a test one made out of paper.
I make a wooden jig and use it to reduce a piece of music wire to match the dimensions of a hairspring from a late 1700’s Verge Pocket Watch. I used the finest music wire (sometimes known as Piano wire) made by K&S Metals. I buy it from model aeroplane stores and it is quite cheap.
A link to Richard Watkins PDF books http://www.watkinsr.id.au/