SSTEEL 0 Posted June 1, 2013 Can any of you guys that use PITHWOOD, explain to me exactly how it works, and what exactly is the cleaning properties of it? How long does it last etc? What is so special about it, and what is the history behind it being used by Horologists? For those who do not know what I'm referring to then its pieces of wood with what looks like a small hole drilled in it.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PITHWOOD-for-cleaning-tools-part-tips-watchmakers-tweezers-screwdrivers-repair-/200818049332?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM&hash=item2ec1b04134 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRANSPORTER 1 Posted June 1, 2013 I'll bump this one, as I'm interested in knowing the answer aswell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazz 0 Posted June 1, 2013 The "foam" soaks up the oils, fat etc like a sponge I googled that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted June 1, 2013 "the foam" - so you wet or...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazz 0 Posted June 1, 2013 it absorbs, but I think it is mainly used for cleaning watchmakers tool, from what I have read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 2, 2013 Ah, ok, cheers guys, still interested in finding out the history of this stuff, you know, how exactly did it become to be something a watchmaker prefers to use to clean screwdrivers, tweezers, oil sticks etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted June 2, 2013 Like many great inventions/discoveries, probably by accident. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 2, 2013 Yeah, you are probably right on that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD2020 0 Posted June 3, 2013 Hey ss, pith wood is found in florida (i used to live there and saw it all the time) and when its dried the wood is actuallly more like a dry sponge which absorbs the oils and grease and leaves the oiler clean. Its just like a car mechanic using saw dust to soak up spilt oil. I would say buy some and see how it works. Im pretty sure you can get some for less than 10$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 3, 2013 Cheers Mike, I will indeed get myself some, found a pack of them on ebay for $7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 309 Posted June 3, 2013 http://forums.watchuseek.com/f6/pith-wood-217312.html http://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?2750-Pithwood-pegwood http://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?2750-Pithwood-pegwood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtguk 0 Posted June 3, 2013 Well I learn something new every day on here :suck: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 309 Posted June 3, 2013 Well I learn something new every day on here :suck: We know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted June 3, 2013 we know nooooothing.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 309 Posted June 3, 2013 we know nooooothing.... We knew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted June 3, 2013 we know nooooothing.... We knew You did?! I didn't know that.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtguk 0 Posted June 3, 2013 we know nooooothing.... We knew You did?! I didn't know that.... Might have known Onze knew ........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
