John Tosto
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Hi All,
It seems that a must have skill for clock repair is bushing replacement, I have watch videos where different methods are used and have a few questions.
There seems to be to major brands/manufactures KWM and Bergeron, is this like Windows vs MAC and it just depends on which you cut your teeth on first or does one manufacturer provide an advantage over the other?
So far I have seen three different methods of preforming this task, manual with hand tools, adaptor plate which allows you to use a drill press and the grand daddy the bushing press tool.
Because I am just starting out and doing this as a hobbyist I am going the route of hand tools as it in the least expensive, is there a reason I should consider the more expensive alternatives?
Also I have a K&D 18 inverto watch staking tool set which already has reamers, if the correct size exist in the set can I use the staking tool to ream the pivot? If not is there so sort of adaptor that allows me to use the staking set to ream and set bushings?
Any pointers in picking out the right tools/equipment is greatly appreciated.
John
It seems that a must have skill for clock repair is bushing replacement, I have watch videos where different methods are used and have a few questions.
There seems to be to major brands/manufactures KWM and Bergeron, is this like Windows vs MAC and it just depends on which you cut your teeth on first or does one manufacturer provide an advantage over the other?
So far I have seen three different methods of preforming this task, manual with hand tools, adaptor plate which allows you to use a drill press and the grand daddy the bushing press tool.
Because I am just starting out and doing this as a hobbyist I am going the route of hand tools as it in the least expensive, is there a reason I should consider the more expensive alternatives?
Also I have a K&D 18 inverto watch staking tool set which already has reamers, if the correct size exist in the set can I use the staking tool to ream the pivot? If not is there so sort of adaptor that allows me to use the staking set to ream and set bushings?
Any pointers in picking out the right tools/equipment is greatly appreciated.
John