edgematic1 Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Hey guys, I'm at my final stage of building my franken. I've bought some gen hands which were lumed to match the dial. While I'm trying to install the hands a problem occured. I don't seem to be able to install the minute hand. Here a few photos, what's wrong, what am I doing wrong? Many thanks for your input. without hour hand: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Looks like the wrong hand (too large for pinion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 +1 what Freddy said. What movement are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted November 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Thanks guys. I'm using a 1530 cal. Will search for a correct hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 If it's only just a little too big you can try to slightly squeeze the "tube" a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 "I've bought some gen hands which were lumed to match the dial." You might have a 3035 minute hand or maybe someone broached the hand, but there may not be enough metal around the hole to do that. 1530, 1570, 1575 etc. 80-120-20 3035, 3135 95-140-22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Yeah, that would be a bit much to "squeeze..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted December 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 thanks for the help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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