New Board

[Ray Fanchamps]

I have added this new area for those who might like to focus on the tools used in clock and watchmaking and repair.
I know many people collect the old tools but do not use them and many people might have questions on the more day to day aspects such as the use / best bushing tool.
I will let the users define the area, if we generate too much traffic we can split tools up into the collecting side and the technical/using side.
I would like to find a Moderator for this area if anyone is interested.
As always suggestions for improvements are always welcome.
Thanks
Ray Fanchamps
Message Board Administrator.
clocknut@wi.net

[Ray Fanchamps]

I have added this new area for those who might like to focus on the tools used in clock and watchmaking and repair.
I know many people collect the old tools but do not use them and many people might have questions on the more day to day aspects such as the use / best bushing tool.
I will let the users define the area, if we generate too much traffic we can split tools up into the collecting side and the technical/using side.
I would like to find a Moderator for this area if anyone is interested.
As always suggestions for improvements are always welcome.
Thanks
Ray Fanchamps
Message Board Administrator.
clocknut@wi.net

[wynter]

Good evening Ray,

Thanks for the new forum! I?ll dig around and see what odd things I can come up with to post.

Wynter

[kset51]

Thanks Ray,
I think this is a great idea
Ken

[Ray Fanchamps]

William,
I would have to agree with Chauncey? . I know many do clean movements complete but there are problems with such an approach. It is not clear from your post what procedure you use for this service. Do you clean complete or apart? Or maybe you are looking for good suggestion as to why one approach is favored over another?
The way would look at the procedure would be to stop thinking of this process as "cleaning and Oiling". If you think of it as an overhaul then know you have to approach it by taking the movement apart.
Taking movements apart becomes an ever simpler process the more you practice doing it.
If this is a hobby there is no rush, take the time to do it right. If its your job you still have to take your time to do it right the first time, if you are still rushed maybe you are not charging enough.


Ray Fanchamps


[This message has been edited by Ray Fanchamps (edited 04-24-2001).]