jerkstore Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I find DWO alignment to be overly time consuming and sometimes frustrating. I had been thinking about how to speed up the process with a 3d printed tool until Bonesey mentioned something I hadn't considered. Because there are 31 dates on the wheel, they are not spaced such that you can make four windows at 3,6,9, and 12. So I worked it out using a little trig. I made this prototype "dial" that should aid in the centering process... Here it is overlayed on a genuine 3035 date wheel: It has five windows cut out around the dial, and three slots intended for manual alignment. The two small holes are meant for replacement dial feet that you just slide in from above and glue in place. These are located for an ETA 2824/2836. I still need to test it to see how well it works, but things look promising: the 3035 dates seem to fit properly, as expected. Bonesey is planning to include something like it as part of his 3d printed tools suite:http://www.replica-w...ad.php?t=164231 Any comments or ideas about how to improve the tool are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 You just figured out one of TC's secrets..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Looks like a clever solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erict719 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 where can we order one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Great idea. Maybe add some adjustable tracks on the reverse too to aid the setting up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6now Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Nice one. Sell us some samples once you fine tune it. Very useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Some possible improvements: 1. More windows 2. A small cutout to push on the overlay at 3 o'clock 3. Different material. This one is printed in somewhat rough plastic. It might catch the DWO if it's too close. The vendor also offers smoother choices. I can make a similar tool for virtually any dial, though my program is currently configured for a date window at 3 o'clock, centered over the cannon pinion hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I would be interested in one for sure. Having a real hard time right now with an overlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 A good solution to an age old problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 brilliant idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 That DOES look like a promising solution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 That could save a whole lot of grief! Bravo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitch Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Splendid idea! Please keep us informed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) Hope I'm not stepping on toes Jerk. Using you're spreadsheet of figures you gave me I've produced this (as seen on RWI). Movement holder for 2836/2824 movements: http://www.sculpteo.com/en/design/eta-2836-movement-holder-for-dwo-alignment-to-1/7x62Ag7s?basket=1&noclickredirect=1&uuid=GKmjv4GFOlTqrVk1l6HAMh#tab=material And on top of that the alignment frame with hopefully enough room to allow you to adjust the DWO with everything in place. http://www.sculpteo.com/en/design/rolex-dwo-alignment-frame/okaG5NWA?basket=1&noclickredirect=1&uuid=ZvdFhPx8fBStimJyzSiclb#tab=material Full render of the tools. Edited November 26, 2013 by bones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I have one on the way to me so will report back on it's performance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Looks great, Bones! I like all the open space. Work smart, not hard. Fingers crossed on my math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Mine should be here in four days time Will do a photo tutorial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Looks great, Bones! I like all the open space. Work smart, not hard. Fingers crossed on my math Took a bloody age to work out how to skeletonise it but retain enough material to make it still printable. It should work for both gen and eta dwo as although the numbering goes backwards on eta dwo they should still retain the same relative positions. Sent from my HTC Desire S using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Mine arrived recently, so will post up a tutorial later today. Need to find something suitable to use as feet as to fit the tool to the movement for aligning DWO. Edited December 4, 2013 by SSTEEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada898 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Good idea, I wish you success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Guide - Using a 3D Printed DWO Tool to Assist Alignment o... My brief Guide on using this tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I just ordered one of these date wheel tools. I have a polex Pete flat 3 date wheel to install onto an eta movement. We'll see how it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 @bones @jerkstore I'm looking at renewing my two DWO tools as I have worn one out, and the skeleton version, I screwed it up trying to modify it. Would you be so kind to upload both products again please as they are both no longer showing available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Or if you have the files for the two part tool, and the file for the single layer tool, I could upload them, and then print? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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