kbiz Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 I'm wanting to remove and reinstall the jewels on the top plates of a movement... do I have to have a staking kit or is there any other way to do it? Can I modify my crystal press to do this or is it too risky that I might crack a jewel? I'm wanting to refinish the plates which is why I'm hoping to remove the jewels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicewatchdude Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 I would suggest finding a friendly watch smith to remove them for you and replace them when you are done. The tools for staking can be expensive unless you find them used, and then learning to remove and reinstall would take some practice. I'm wanting to remove and reinstall the jewels on the top plates of a movement... do I have to have a staking kit or is there any other way to do it? Can I modify my crystal press to do this or is it too risky that I might crack a jewel? I'm wanting to refinish the plates which is why I'm hoping to remove the jewels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 I use a 'deluxe' Seitz jeweling tool with micrometer adjustment and it makes the job easy. A regular staking tool is iffy imho. You can find used Seitz tools at NAWCC Marts, eBay etc for around $50 to $200. Some info: http://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?t=19489 http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/01/22/horia-jeweling-tool/ You do not want to buy one new! http://shorinternational.com/JewelingStaking.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbiz Posted February 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 I read an article that recommended the Seitz tool... I'll check it out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbiz Posted February 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Oh I get it... you gotta measure the position of the jewel before pressing it out... then press it back in to the exact same depth?? A little complicated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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