CptTripps Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Now I just need to remember WHAT I bought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grew Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I wish I had the space for a watch workstation If one were to start screwing around with movements where would you start? on a manual wind or a standard Asian 2824/2836 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I started a few weeks ago and started on a 6497 hand wind, I am now on a Seiko 7009A automatic. The 6497 is a perfect starter to get your confidence up and get a feel for your tools. Nice set of tools, they will become all consuming soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Well, this is about 1/3 of what I've purchased. I went in with both-feet this time. I'm setting everything up in my 'hobby room' in the basement. It's also a full B&W darkroom, and I've also used it to build custom high-end audio cables as well as putter refinishing and now leather working. ...I've got issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I have an ultrasonic at the house. Everything in this pic needs a bath! I've seen less cosmoline on guns from the 60s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyr Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 I wish I had the space for a watch workstation If one were to start screwing around with movements where would you start? on a manual wind or a standard Asian 2824/2836 Unfortunately most of us are given no choice as our first foray into watch repair will be most likely an auto, as most of us own one, there are more of them out there, and they are more prone to problems. TO O.P. Very nice batch of purchases you have there! I'm glad you have a dedicated area planned for their use. Many happy mods to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 That picture made me want to buy tools and start fixang stuff myself. High End audio cables, care to tell us about your other hobby as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Congrats on the tools brother! Looking very similar to my collection. I still need to add a few other things, and finally some equipment too, then Im ready to rock and roll full time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Bloody hell mate that's some gear you got there, good on ya for having the confidence to jump in too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Some serious toolery going on there!I've bought about a third of that lot and still haven't used any of them yet, still building a place to work with them Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 I have MD2020's tools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Awesome! Can I buy some screws off you? I'm serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I bought the wrong screw kit, so I'm still short on those too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1680 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hey very cool stuff! My advice for starting with movements: grab a good camera (or anything with good macro abilities) and take a photo from above and same anlge of each step when you disassemble a movement. E.g. dial side complete, then remove parts from the keyless, stop take a picture and take a pic of the parts you just removed and move on. That's how I started, I have a few folders of different movement, each with about 30 photos of the disassembly. When I've put the movement together that came in handy. And no, automatic movements are not too difficult, my very first movement I worked on was a ETA 2671, thats a lady size movement, about half of the size of a ordinary 2824. And yes, it works ATM I'm onto chronographs, thats more difficult! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Great advice this ^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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