10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted October 27, 2012 Very nice Chris, is this your main work bench? That is the main one, currently being remodeled. The stereo microscope is new to me, and after just completing a couple of services with it, and getting used to a new way of working, I don't know that I will ever go back to loupes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Reed 0 Posted October 27, 2012 We get a lot of stuff like that into work I already put my order in for one. Problem is getting one I can use we even get micron microscopes in! Also have joined the school you pointed me to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted October 27, 2012 Bob, If you are thinking of getting something- A little trick with stereo microscopes. Get one with higher mag than needed. (40X is enough, so get 80X or higher) Then fit a X 0.5 lens, This effectively halves your mag but doubles your lens to subject dimension. allowing you to get tools under the lens. Offshore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Reed 0 Posted October 27, 2012 Bob, If you are thinking of getting something- A little trick with stereo microscopes. Get one with higher mag than needed. (40X is enough, so get 80X or higher) Then fit a X 0.5 lens, This effectively halves your mag but doubles your lens to subject dimension. allowing you to get tools under the lens. Offshore Oh great idea! I will keep that in mind. We have a shipment coming in next week that may contain several of these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam77 0 Posted October 27, 2012 here's one: ohhhh man thats the best winder EVER !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tesmith2112 0 Posted October 27, 2012 Nice setup. I'm thinking of getting a bench & various accessories in place of where i normally make all my repairs/adjustments- on my computer desk with a towel in front of my computer. This looks almost identical to my setup, the monitors, business phone, ipad charging, balls scratcher, etc. Same crappy tools too, no offense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
level z 0 Posted October 30, 2012 Nice setup. I'm thinking of getting a bench & various accessories in place of where i normally make all my repairs/adjustments- on my computer desk with a towel in front of my computer. just curious about some of your tools ... could you please enlighten ? by the way my most used tools on my table is the back scratcher just like yours in the pic ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sequoia 0 Posted October 30, 2012 Nice setup. I'm thinking of getting a bench & various accessories in place of where i normally make all my repairs/adjustments- on my computer desk with a towel in front of my computer. just curious about some of your tools ... could you please enlighten ? by the way my most used tools on my table is the back scratcher just like yours in the pic ... The egg beater thing is actually a head scratcher. My most used tools are cape cod cloth, sticky ball and tiny screw drivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Reed 0 Posted November 6, 2012 This is the temporary setup. Something a little more permanent is on the horizon. Just waiting for a few more arrivals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted November 6, 2012 That's how everyone starts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted November 6, 2012 Spare room turned into my watch mess :)it's in my first house so will be last on the list to renovate , but it works for now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Reed 0 Posted November 9, 2012 So here is the more permanent setup. Lots more to go but this is a good start! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,752 Posted November 9, 2012 Very nice Bob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Reed 0 Posted November 30, 2012 Have made some improvements and added a few things. More on the way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted November 30, 2012 looks like a dark basement with no windows, Bob. Good start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Reed 0 Posted November 30, 2012 No actually, it is this room on the second floor.. There is a window to the left. It is dark outside! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sequoia 0 Posted December 30, 2012 Got a couple of items for Christmas watch related- Telescoping magnifing light/some tools from RWG store & photo tent. Forgot also got a watch holder for some of my watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted January 5, 2013 Got a couple of items for Christmas watch related- Telescoping magnifing light/some tools from RWG store & photo tent. Forgot also got a watch holder for some of my watches. Are those light fitted with black light bulbs, cos they appear to be projecting darkness onto the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sequoia 0 Posted January 5, 2013 Got a couple of items for Christmas watch related- Telescoping magnifing light/some tools from RWG store & photo tent. Forgot also got a watch holder for some of my watches. Are those light fitted with black light bulbs, cos they appear to be projecting darkness onto the box. Actually neither light is on. The light on the left side is from a window in the room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted January 5, 2013 Got a couple of items for Christmas watch related- Telescoping magnifing light/some tools from RWG store & photo tent. Forgot also got a watch holder for some of my watches. Are those light fitted with black light bulbs, cos they appear to be projecting darkness onto the box. Actually neither light is on. The light on the left side is from a window in the room. NAAH. If you look at the left lamp, you can see the circle of darkness projected onto the tent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites