Lugholes in a TC case

[dbane883]

For those of you that know me, you know I'm not a huge fan of the current version of the TC cases.

But with a little work, they are acceptable for an early 16610 or 16800 build. But the challenge is getting the lugholes drilled properly. I've seen some very bad efforts at lughole drilling in a non-lughole case and as such, (next to bevels) is one of the tougher mods to do right.

Here's an example of a case I recently worked on for an early 16610 build.

Right after drilling:

Even at high speed, burrs will inevitably build up around the hole.

After a light grinding and repolishing. Along with modest bevel action:

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[kbh]

Very Impressive. Looks perfect even in macro.

[whoopy12]

Still can't get over how precise you're able to make those bevels: Excellent work as always Y

[AsiadeCuba]

That's amazing makes me want to embark on a matte 16800 build

[droptopman]

Wholly smokes dbane, just incredible work here. Now I am wishing I would have had you cut holes and bevels on my TC case. Man that looks great.

[Mendota Explorer]

Beautiful work!

[jmb]

Geeze, those bevels dang near get my [censored] hard and at my age that ain't no mean feat!

I guess if we ever get a member by the name of [censored] he'll be $hit out of luck... >:-|

[Frazzle1]

Still can't get over how precise you're able to make those bevels: Excellent work as always Y

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[stray_cat]

Wowwwwww... Superlative, lol but this is in the same league as gen machine work! Will the TC case, correct chamfers, lugholes and proper engravings pass as a gen U serial (97-98) case you think?

Edited May 12, 2015 by stray_cat

[highoeyazmuhudee]

very hard mod to do, not for your average weekend modder, too much can and will go wrong. seems you did a great job

[pam007]

time to start looking for a matte 16800 dial

[quaresma7]

I have no words my friend..    

 

 

Thanks so much for that amazing work!

Edited May 12, 2015 by quaresma7

[fast_freddy]

perfect !!!

[Sub007]

Wow! That's just amazing!

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[dbane883]

Finally finished off a back-log of work!

[highoeyazmuhudee]

 

do you think a ceramic NO DATE sub dial would fit?

[dbane883]

I believe (gen) 16610 and 116610's dials are the same size..... 27.3mm if I recall correctly.

So yes, pretty sure a noob, BP, and of course gen subC dials would fit in the TC cases

[Bc1221]

absolutely amazing work!! 

 

now i REALLY want to convert my TC in a 16800....

[pam007]

Looks amazing D

 

Keep in mind (not that anyone would notice outside of close up shots) that the 16800 has a shallower rehaut vs a 16610

[Robaer]

Doesn't the TC case also have shallower rehaut than the gen 16610?

[watcher]

Doesn't the TC case also have shallower rehaut than the gen 16610?

Yes slightly. V6 is a little better than some older ones in my experience.

[StormTooper4]

Oh now that's a bit nice

[jonsydney]

Amazing work, dBane. Did anyone end up doing a 16800 project, in the end?

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[dbane883]

Yes. A couple have.

I'll leave it up to them to post pics of their complete project.

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[jonsydney]

Many thanks. Any members willing to share would be appreciated!

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