redwatch Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Hi folks, So some of you may have seen my thread a while ago about looking for a Staking Tool book called "The Watchmakers Staking Tool" by George G. Luccina & Archie B. Perkins. Well, thanks to some helpful members here, I managed to pick up a new re-print of the book for $33.00 shipped. For anyone who is thinking about entering the world of watch repair and or watch making, a Staking Tool Set is a MUST have. Along with the tool set, this book is a valuable addition to the hobbyist tool arsenal. It is very informative and helpful. For the first set of tips & tricks, I will show you the two most important tools in the Staking Tool set. Shown in the picture above are two tools. The one on the left is called the Die Set Punch. This tool is NOT to be used as a regular punch! It is a very crucial punch and using it for anything other than its intended use is not recommended. The only use for this punch is to center up the different holes in the die plate when they are to be used for various staking jobs. This is a special precision ground punch and its only use is to center up the holes on the die plate. Below are some photos of the Die Set Punch in use: The second tool, pictured in the first picture on the right side is called a Punch Lifter (or Extractor). This device is used to remove punches from their holes in the Staking Tool box. Without this device, the punches would have to be removed from the box with the fingers. It is somewhat difficult to grasp a punch with the fingers for removal. Also, if punches are removed with the fingers, there is a danger of getting perspiration on the punches which could cause them to rust. Below are some pictures of the Punch Lifter in use: One last tip: when using the punches in a Staking Tool set, it is highly recommended that you use a brass hammer. If you try to use a steel one, you run the risk of deforming the punch making it difficult if not impossible to use accurately. The Staking Tool Set is arguably one of the most important tools you can purchase, and if handled with some care and consideration, you can enjoy years of use out of it! More to come (as I learn more about them!!! ) Here's a pick of my Staking Tool Set that I purchased on eBay for $61.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 $61 good deal i have been looking and looking and never seen one go that cheep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 That set punch is the stake I noticed was missing on mine when it arrived. I was making do with one of the others...but I was looking for it in the kit and found it missing. Thanks for the write-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Were can I buy this set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I got a bigger one from the Bay for about the same price...but it was missing a few stakes which I have to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 The Die Set Punch for K&D sets is punch #1 which you should be able to get from any watch tools supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Bergeon stakes are available as well. After turning them, are useful for your set. Regards, Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 The Die Set Punch for K&D sets is punch #1 which you should be able to get from any watch tools supplier. Uncle Larry's has the proper K&D one so I don't have to turn anything down...was going to buy it when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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