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Simon Holt replied to the thread Longcase Restoration Project.Snorty, you're not going to like the answer... You daren't assume that there's no live woodworm. You'll need to check out the entire... -
This Winterhalder and Hoffmeier dial was in a sorry state. I think it was brown boot polish in the VIII numeral! It's usually possible...
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Simon Holt replied to the thread Newbie rebushing Urgos.Peter There are smartphone apps that will do the job for you. Simon
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Simon Holt replied to the thread Sonora Chime Mainspring and Barrel.Unless I've mis-understood the problem, the Ollie Baker winder is supplied with a hose clamp ring that you put round the barrel. There...
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Simon Holt replied to the thread Help For Bent Pivot.1/8 inch, did you mean? If you can drill a 1/4 inch hole in a 1/4 inch rod, I'm impressed! ;) Simon
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Here we are, playmates! Just spent an hour on this Regula document from Cousin's, putting the labels on from the picture's key. This...
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Simon Holt reacted to shutterbug's post in the thread Can't find "Hall of Shame" thread... with
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Simon Holt replied to the thread Longcase Restoration Project.It'll last you a long time. Don't throw it away once contaminated – just let the contaminants settle out then decant off the clean. I...
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Simon Holt replied to the thread Longcase Restoration Project.Have you a local town shop that sells general hardware and household stuff? Or try a petrol station that sells logs, coal etc as...
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Simon Holt reacted to shutterbug's post in the thread Vintage Helper Spring Rehab or Replacement? with Like.
I doubt it, but never tried it to see. But the burning oil provides the right amount of heat, and it's quite uniform as well. If...
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Simon Holt replied to the thread Longcase Restoration Project.Most hardware stores in England sell it, in 5 litre containers. I think it's very similar to domestic heating oil, but that's harder to...
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You saying there is a problem there? I see a nice built in oil cap to keep everything right where it is supposed to be. As an added...
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Simon Holt replied to the thread Vintage Helper Spring Rehab or Replacement?.Just curious – does this technique work with synthetic oil? Simon
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Simon Holt reacted to Phil G4SPZ's post in the thread Perivale/Bentima beat rate question with Like.
Jeff has kindly arranged shipping by US Postal Service for $12, which is a lot more reasonable. A copy of the Beat Book is winging its...
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Simon Holt replied to the thread Best Clock Oil to use..Just to stress the need for synthetic oil, this is what happens to the non-synthetic type after a few years: Simon
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