Chrisby 1 Posted September 6, 2013 Damn! That's a fine collection of tools and is looking like a fantastic set up. Congrats... When are you taking orders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 6, 2013 Thanks, still learning mate, but have a couple of watches already in the queue for repairs/mods Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fraggle42 0 Posted September 8, 2013 A couple of members pm'd me asking where I got my large dust cover from below... Bergeon sell one just like it for around £80 plus shipping, but as with Bergeon, their prices are quite expensive, and they are alternatives out there if you look. Here's a link to the seller of the above dust cover.. £20ish delivered http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1423.l2649 Nice find! Just ordered one Although my workbench is starting to get very crowded now lol I took delivery of an AmScope stereo microscope the other day, has a 165mm working distance so loads of room to work in, love it (but I now need a higher chair so I can comfortably look through it) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 8, 2013 A couple of members pm'd me asking where I got my large dust cover from below... Bergeon sell one just like it for around £80 plus shipping, but as with Bergeon, their prices are quite expensive, and they are alternatives out there if you look. Here's a link to the seller of the above dust cover.. £20ish delivered http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1423.l2649 Nice find! Just ordered one Although my workbench is starting to get very crowded now lol I took delivery of an AmScope stereo microscope the other day, has a 165mm working distance so loads of room to work in, love it (but I now need a higher chair so I can comfortably look through it) Your welcome. My work bench consists of two full sized office desks laid out in an L Shape in the corner of out big living room. The way things are going, there won't be any room for my laptop soon, so now looking into work bench organisers, the wooden made type. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 10, 2013 Ultrasonic clear has landed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fraggle42 0 Posted September 10, 2013 Nice! I'll carry on using the dishwasher for now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 11, 2013 Hah, I used to use our dishwasher back in the UK for cleaning car parts lol. Plastics mainly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 11, 2013 For those new here, and not seen this yet... I have some work to do soon with one of my reps, need to relocate some dial markers, and was looking around for a suitable dial work pad which would accommodate the dial feet. I came across this... http://www.esslinger...se-support.aspx Its perfect for what I wanted, but the price @ almost $80 is crazy, so I looked around for an alternative. I came across something that's pretty much the same size/dimensions, and made with vulcanised rubber. A Hockey Puck Only £3.80 delivered I will drill the bloody holes myself :P My ice hockey puck arrived today :P Just waiting on my micro drill set, then I have quite a few holes to drill, then I will have my own Bergeon style dial working platform. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 13, 2013 Just been trying out my new Ultrasonic cleaner. Wow, this is bloody fun. Scouring the house for things to clean now lol. Results are amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathnote 0 Posted September 13, 2013 Micky's Ssteel brand watches coming to an AD near you soon !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 13, 2013 Another piece of equipment incoming next month. Bench top drill press.. http://www.silverlinetools.com/products/d87/s762 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fraggle42 0 Posted September 13, 2013 You're nuts LOL! I'm off out to pick up a Clarke 300 mini lathe tomorrow I don't plan on making any watch parts with it but you never know, if its good enough and accurate enough... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fraggle42 0 Posted September 13, 2013 Bloody hellfire, that pillar drill is a steal! £50! I think I'll be getting one of those,, thanks for the heads up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 14, 2013 Please post about your mini lathe when you get it mate, I would be interested to hear how it is. Yes, this drill press is a steal. Nice small one for the bench Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 21, 2013 (edited) Talking on mini lathe, I have decided that I will save some money each month, and once I have enough, I will invest in the COWELLS 90CW Lathe. It has countless tools available for it, and whilst expensive at £2500, I feel its a worthy investment. http://www.cowells.com/90cw.htm I also invested in the George Daniels book, The Watchmaker, which is a great resource of information on building your very own timepiece with your own materials, and hand. I have been reading the following blog for the last few months, and it too is also a great resource of information, from watchmakers tools, making your own tools, and much much more. http://watchmaking.w....com/index.html Edited September 21, 2013 by SSTEEL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olly 0 Posted September 21, 2013 Your really going for it mate ! Good on ya ! I feel a TD i the making I my self could do with some new tools so i can offer more things to do for people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,259 Posted September 21, 2013 Hmm this is........nuts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 22, 2013 Your really going for it mate ! Good on ya ! I feel a TD i the making I my self could do with some new tools so i can offer more things to do for people The good thing about saving for the lathe is that whilst saving, I am learning lots by reading blogs like the once I linked to earlier, and also reading the sales brochure, and whatnot so when I do eventually get that lathe, I will know exactly whats what with it, and what tools I need to go with it to carry out all the various jobs I will want to do with it. Hmm this is........nuts? Nope, common sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,259 Posted September 22, 2013 Hmm this is........nuts? Nope, common sense. I'v been there myself, just belive you have reached another level..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 22, 2013 Maybe mate, but still have a long way to go, but enjoying learning more, great fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olly 0 Posted September 22, 2013 Have a look at the Bergeon Lathe !! Now your talking money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 22, 2013 Nah, the Cowells lathe is perfectly suited for my plans. I have just added yet another piece to my tools haul, a compound vice, or in other words, a cross vice to go with my drill press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olly 0 Posted September 22, 2013 Have you thought of getting a vice with two amethysts to valence parts. I'm sure you would use it if you need a lathe. I'll dig out a picture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
