The Selective Luddite | Makin' a Tool ep.1 Hairspring Curling Tweezers @theselectiveluddite | Uploaded October 2020 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
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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.