JohnG 41 Posted July 27, 2009 Attach this to a hole in the outside wall - send the vent air outside.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 27, 2009 Okay back on track - how about tools for luming? What brushes have/do people use for luming? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted July 27, 2009 I think people use oilers to apply lume onto dials, a small art brush for sandwich dials. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 27, 2009 I think people use oilers to apply lume onto dials, a small art brush for sandwich dials. Ah, that is right I remember reading that. I will have to do some serious experimenting when my glowinc powders arrive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted July 27, 2009 oh yea, I ordered the v10 paint and they later canceled the order - not allowed to ship overseas I'll have to get the powder, which is what I should be using int he 1st place I believe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 28, 2009 oh yea, I ordered the v10 paint and they later canceled the order - not allowed to ship overseas I'll have to get the powder, which is what I should be using int he 1st place I believe Yup. And then just use oil painting varnish as your binder... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 28, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/2-LEDs-Head-Light-Magn...2#ht_2171wt_962 This one is a little cheaper, same item: http://cgi.ebay.com/Boxset-Double-Lens-Mag...id=p3286.c0.m14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted July 28, 2009 That's the same one I have. I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 28, 2009 Good to know, I will order tomorrow.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iabounty 8 Posted July 28, 2009 After your done day dreaming about being a watch maker and have spent a shit load of money on watch tools, ect. only to discover it takes special training and hundreds of hours of hands on experience in order to produce a watch that works AND keeps time AND looks like a realistic gen. You will definately need one of these..... Have fun building watches gentlemen and please post pictures of your experiments.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 29, 2009 After your done day dreaming about being a watch maker and have spent a shit load of money on watch tools, ect. only to discover it takes special training and hundreds of hours of hands on experience in order to produce a watch that works AND keeps time AND looks like a realistic gen. Have fun building watches gentlemen and please post pictures of your experiments.... Nobody said anything about building movements from scratch. Have another beer man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 29, 2009 Okay for doing my dial painting: How about this: http://cgi.ebay.es/COMPRESOR-DE-AEROGRAFO-...15|293:2|294:50 And this (same seller, allows combined shipping: http://cgi.ebay.es/NUEVO-FUNCIoN-DOUBLE-AC...id=p3911.c0.m14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted July 29, 2009 pretty damn cheap - wonder how good it is - I already have a large compressor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyB 0 Posted July 29, 2009 Working on watches is an exacting science, I read somewhere that up until the 2nd half of the 20th century watchmakers were the 'rocket-scientists' of the day. It requires precision work, and a steady hand. Keeping your head still is a must. Fortunately modern science and technology is such that one field's equipment can be adapted to another field quite satisfactorily. Amust for every tool box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted August 5, 2009 Been ordering tools like mad the last few days. A new batt tester, better spring bar tool, new case holder, a MVT holder, Jaxa opener, sticky ball, spring bars, case knife (beats the kitchen knife ), case back press, and other stuff. Here is a pic of the work area taken this evening with a GMT undergoing a heart transplant: Still need stuff. a de-mag, circut tester are the next two on the list. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted August 5, 2009 good stuff Col - you'll be a pro in no time with all those goodies, I like the magnifier and even a raised coaster for the drink :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted August 6, 2009 :( again, don't forget the much sexy product : the rodico !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted August 6, 2009 blue balls :( too much time spent on watches will do that to a man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted August 15, 2009 good stuff Col - you'll be a pro in no time with all those goodies, I like the magnifier and even a raised coaster for the drink :P That mag's gotta go. Not enough light so a propper one with inbuilt fluro is on the list for the next buyup. Coaster's a must, can't stain good wood! again, don't forget the much sexy product : the rodico !!! Plenty o' that in the draw mate. This weeks tool ordering frenzy from 'da bay and my wholesaler: $100 worth of batterys Sillcone grease sponges De-mag Horatec pulse and coil tester 10x Bergeon loupe loupe head wire Pin punch set Finger couts 3kg of SH watches. 10x mobile phone emergency chargers (99c the lot ) for stock. Biding: Bench mount case back remover. Asd lots of watches for stock. Small bench vice. Display case Next: More display cases for stock. New bench magnifier Jewelers anvil Better jewelers hammer. Cotter pin asortment Case seal asortment. New vernier (digi one for old eyes). Straps and bracelets for stock. 1.5mm crystal asortment Stem asortment Stem seal asortment More stock! Anything I've missed OS? Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted August 16, 2009 Oh, There will be a bunch more Col! I'll grab some dies for that press whilst I am in China, and strike a deal with you on it. And don't spend all your $$, I have that circuit tester and timer, which you are going to "steal" from me! What price did you finally find on the combined Horotec? (we may order 2!) And I am looking at 500+ new watches in Brissy next week. Same as the last lot although from a different dept store! (Did $400 at market today, and bought home 20+ jobs!) O/S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted August 16, 2009 Exelent! Goood day indeed. 500+ newies will take the load off trying to find stuff on da bay. Havn't forgoten those testers, next big payout it comes out of. Didn't get the combined, got a cheapie de-mag for now and the batt/pulse from Mikhall's BIL. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
