redwatch Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Just arrived in the mail today, my new Bulova Watchmaster WT Ultrasonic Cleaning system. Now that I have a watch timing machine, and new oilers & oils, all I needed was an ultrasonic cleaner to clean up the watch movement parts before I attempt to oil it. Found this on the internet from New Jersey and had to jump on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 wow, that thing is fancy looking! nice find S it is so good (and inspiring) to see members learning to work on their own watches. someday (when i retire?? ) i'll follow suit deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Wow first a 900$ timer and now a professional ultrasonic cleaner! Someone is very serious about their hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Thanks guys. @Jkay - go big or go home has always been my motto! When I dive into a hobby, I go all the way. Besides, just like building a Franken watch, finding these gems is more fun than using them I have to say.... using an Ultrasonic Cleaner from the 70's that is powered with Vacuum tubes is somewhat satisfying!!! Love seeing those 6CD6 power tubes glow away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 That's really cool Red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Ok, I'll be sending my parts over right after tearing my movement apart (just like the way the guy did it in Maxman's movmt servicing post) Very cool, S. Let us know how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Nice unit. Where did you find it? Stock up on cleaning solution yet? Looks like it will hold quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 ahhh shhhhhoooot! That thing looks like it could survive a nuclear holocaust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 So after you get one movement torn all the way apart, get it put back together and operating properly... I'll send you some of mine? Nice buy, and be sure to keep us all updated on how your project is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Nice find Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 So, can we make meth in this thing? Congrats! Great pick up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarben Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Look for spare vac tubes also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEKS Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 ahhh shhhhhoooot! That thing looks like it could survive a nuclear holocaust Actually, it probably could, since it would be nearly immune to the damaging current bursts caused by the electromagnetic waves resulting from the nuclear detonation... fun fact; most Russian military aircraft use tubes for this reason Most aircraft using microprocessors suffer from this vulnerability. Russia still has a 'tube' industry to this day, which also keeps the vintage audiophiles happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Nice unit. Where did you find it? Stock up on cleaning solution yet? Looks like it will hold quite a bit. Just ordered some cleaning solutions for it today. Got the following: Zenith Formula 67 Cleaning Fluid Non-Ammoniated 206 Zenith Drizebrite Rinsing Solution Can't wait to try it out on one of my A6497's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 That is a fine looking piece of equipment Red...very Impressive. My motto Is "go small or go broke" Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 So, can we make meth in this thing? Congrats! Great pick up! LMAO! :Jumpy: :Jumpy: :Jumpy: :Jumpy: :Jumpy: :Jumpy: :Jumpy: :Jumpy: :Jumpy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 That is a fine looking piece of equipment Red...very Impressive. My motto Is "go small or go broke" Mike Thanks Mike! Great motto too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegaunit Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Nice machine, my watchmaker had one. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Thanks! Still waiting on the cleaning solutions, but I did test it out with just distilled water in the cups to test out the ultrasonic action. I must say, this thing is quite noisy!!! It does, however, work quite well!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarben Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 You can also use Windex and distilled water for a cleaning solution. I can't remember if I found the mix on this forum or cruising the net. Mix it 1:1. It works great and I use it in my cheapy Walmart cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Congratulations on getting a proper cleaner. Now, have you got a 2nd job to fund the cleaning/rinsing soups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Can I be your first customer? I have a few waiting.......are you gonna be our VAC of the West from now own? You should be able to recover the cost of this baby pretty soon! Congrats S! PM me when your ready........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Can I be your first customer? I have a few waiting.......are you gonna be our VAC of the West from now own? You should be able to recover the cost of this baby pretty soon! Congrats S! PM me when your ready........... Now wouldn't that be something???? No where near ready for anything like that yet F, but maybe someday Congratulations on getting a proper cleaner. Now, have you got a 2nd job to fund the cleaning/rinsing soups? No kidding. That stuff is not cheap at all, and I imagine one would go through those gallon bottles fairly quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I use liguid wool cleaner and citric acid when Im out of solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 So are you going to start offering cleaning services to fund te purchases? Should be fun and satisfying at the same time. Great purchase. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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