Timebandit 0 Posted July 25, 2011 OK Guys, The tack welds were removed. After that I had to decide which kind of lugbars I want to have. The compression bar material from Dow ( thank you mate ) arrived today. I’ve tested some variations, but nothing made me happy. I found some 2mm wire and cutted a thread at them Then I’ve drilled some 1,6mm holes into the lugs (forgot to make pics, sorry ) and made the inner threads Then I cutted the lug bars to the required length and screwed them into the lugs Now I need a small saw to cut a slot tot he tips oft he lug bars. All my saws are too big fort hat job. OK, my aging job is now destroyed, I have to do it again. :bang: Next time I know it better I found some plexi sheets in my cellar, 4mm thick. I tried to make a pre-plexi to see how it looks like with this thickness. At first I cutted out a square piece oft he plexi Made a circle on it with a permanent marker and filed it nearly tot he requested diameter. Then I went upstairs to my terasse and made the finetuning with a file and sandpaper. I allways checked the measurements after some short grinding sessions. The last fine grindings and I was there Bezel was mounted and this ist he result I like it as it is. This is my final plexi. Next step is done guys. I have reassembled the parts to see how my project looks so far. Alumeshot is also done Next things to do will be Strap and bucklemaking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted July 25, 2011 Damn, what a nice Egi! Fantastic work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 25, 2011 :clap: Damn, but that's good.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timebandit 0 Posted July 25, 2011 Thank you guys, I like it too. May actual daily beater Greetz Uwe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kipper 0 Posted July 26, 2011 A Facinating read - thankyou for sharing I still cant get my head around ruining a perfect watch I spend all my time trying to make them perfect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobn 0 Posted July 26, 2011 argh! this is bloody brilliant! go uwe go uwe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB56667 155 Posted July 26, 2011 Uwe this is genius! How on earth did you oxidize the case like that?? I have a project in the works that needs exactly that look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timebandit 0 Posted July 26, 2011 Thank you guys. @SB, fine that you like it. I took the case together with some corroded stuff, old screws, nuts, bolts, nails, washers and so on in a metall container, filled in some water and cooked it with a propane flame until it was dry. During cooking I moved the container in circles, like a golddigger his pan, to get sure every corroded piece rumbled against the case. Repeat that 5-6 times and you have it. I hope it helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted July 26, 2011 Pulling my hat ! Gorgeous EGI ! Let's see a wristie :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timebandit 0 Posted July 27, 2011 Thank you mspang, I will make a wristie this afternoon, when I'm back home. Greetz Uwe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
playmosolo 0 Posted November 28, 2011 impressive work, very nice watch, i m looking forward to see it with the according strap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted December 5, 2011 Never fail to amaze ... This is superb , great craftsmanship. Looks sweet!!!! I would like to see how you make buckles, any chance of a few pics n tips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrey PAM 1 Posted January 30, 2013 Excellent work. Very much it was pleasant to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vintage 0 Posted August 19, 2016 Awesome Dude, my deepest respect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
