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  1. David S

    Is it ok to write repair dates on a clock case

    I use small copper tags, often used by gardeners, to mark dates and notes. I attach them to one of the pillar posts under a nut. David
  2. David S

    Hookster is back

    Welcome back Hookster David
  3. David S

    Rebushing steel plate with KWM reamers

    I purchased the Made in USA version some time ago and have been happy. David
  4. David S

    Wild Man with a punch!

    Could it be casting defects? David
  5. David S

    Puller to remove central stem from front plate.

    Bill, The main frame is made from 0.100" x 0.7" x 7.0" aluminum bent to form a 3" overall length. The threaded rod is just some 5/16" fine all thread that I had. The entire unit is 4" total length. The square steel piece that grabs the pinion is indeed steel tubing. David
  6. David S

    Puller to remove central stem from front plate.

    Yes I did. However you can purchase electrical nipples that are almost the same size, which already have a hole down the centre. David
  7. David S

    Puller to remove central stem from front plate.

    Here is a home made puller that I use. Use these to get the pinion up off the plate. squeeze them with pliers. all the parts David
  8. David S

    Using a Reamer

    Assuming no runout in your drill press, you want to ream all the way up to and including the part of the reamer that has parallel sides. David
  9. David S

    Shop Space

    Hi Stan, My shop is in the basement and has all of my stuff that I would consider my shop machining, and clockwork. Size is about 10' by 12 ' Work area is in two groups, One is tall where I can stand and work and is about elbow height when I am standing. The other bench is traditional heavy...
  10. David S

    I opened the time barrel and Surprise!

    Here is mine David
  11. David S

    Cuckoo Cuckoo Music Box Question

    Are there any threads in the hole in the right hand boss? David
  12. David S

    Joe Collins Spring Winder Plans

    Eteo66, Here is a link to one. Joe Colins winder.....automatic brake??? David
  13. David S

    Starcam removal, Hamburg American

    Hi Dan In response to your PM to me this morning. I do not have an pics of the strike part of this movement. That was quite a while ago. David S
  14. David S

    Joe Collins Spring Winder Plans

    Nicely done Alta. Joe will be impressed. David
  15. David S

    Next Project: Joe Collins Winder

    Yes hard wood from HD (3/4"). David
  16. David S

    Solved Broken crutch wire

    Crush the wire where it will go into the hole and drive it in. David
  17. David S

    Broken strike hammer spring on Korean Sehwa 31-day movement

    If you have a dollar store near by, you can get a retractable usb cable, key chain, pet leash or anything else that is small and retractable and take the return spring out of it. Even a piece of feeler gauge. David
  18. David S

    Broken strike hammer spring on Korean Sehwa 31-day movement

    I don't think an aluminum can will make a good spring. Part of an old mainspring or a piece of steel shipping banding will work. David
  19. David S

    Broken strike hammer spring on Korean Sehwa 31-day movement

    Here is a pic of the missing spring. David Opps, missed the pic in post #2.
  20. David S

    Help Bushing Assortments

    Mark Butterworth also sells sells them and free shipping. David
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