Thanks Mickey. I was wondering if there was a special tool. I'd love to see a picture of an actual tool. I'd have a better idea of how to go about making one. But it does sound pretty easy to figure out from your description.
What's the secret to getting the Novadiac spring back in place. First time I tried I got it pretty quick. Since then I've spent hours trying and mostly just watch them disappear after many minutes of floundering around.
It's been a little unstable but I've been getting on ok. TB posted about they are going to be upgrading to a larger/better server very soon.
BTW, using Chrome on a home computer.
WSO has banned me from buying his crap after I left him negative review for sending wrong color insert twice and then making it to difficult to return. Saying it was my fault. What a strange way to run a business.
There is also a pin on the other side of that wheel that is sitting in a jewel so no it's not possible unless you pushed the jewel out the other side of the movement, which I doubt is possible either.
All movements are similar to the one pictured. The center wheel is the large one fitted into the jewel:
The release pin on the last 3804b I had worked just like the 2813. I don't remember having any problem with removal of the stem. Sorry i can't help you any more than that.
You can also use alum powder. it works great and pretty fast. Here's some old pictures from a tutorial I did on the other RWG years ago. Took about a week to totally dissolve the stem. Heating the water occasionally also supposedly helps speed up the reaction time.
It comes as a white powder. You can buy it online or often at Spanish food markets.
When you create two accounts it can be a big problem. Doing it purposely can get you banned. If you're a member at RWI you might try contacting Trailboss99 as he's and admin on both forums.
Other than that, I signed on earlier today with no problem.
They're all inexpensive DG (Dixmont Ghuanzhou) movements. You can look them up here: http://www.labanda.com.au/Watch-Movements-g1/Watch-Movements-China-s2/prod9.html
No, it's not, North Korea is by far. I'd need some evidence before I'll believe the Chinese Government sanctions and prints US currency. And you're totally naive if you think that the Chinese government officially sanctions counterfeiting. Corrupt local officials and local police are a different story.