best way to remove dial feet?

[slickdick]

Please share your technique of removing dial feet.

I've tried various methods. results varying from dial molesting to moderate success. There remains however a tiny little piece of the feet, which touches the datewheel when trying to mount the dial. how to get rid of it in a manner which does not kill the dial?

thanks for any input,

Job

Edited April 6, 2006 by slickdick

[RWG Technical]

Flush cutters, snip them off as close to the dial as you can.

Then take a fine Swiss flat file, and file the remaining part flush with the back of the dial...

RG

[slickdick]

Thanks Rob.

[stac]

It's good to see Rob posting here...

oh and by the way, he's absolutely correct...as always

[marsupilami]

question:can dial feet be replaced ?

I think there are replacement feet to glue on.. right ?

The Zigmeister , you should know.

[Sherrington]

question:can dial feet be replaced ?

I think there are replacement feet to glue on.. right ?

The Zigmeister , you should know.

Yes you can get stick on dial feet. But I just stick them on either with crystal cement or cut some double sided tape to the correct size/shape and "Bob's your uncle" as we say in England (I don't mean Nanuq BTW)!!!!

[Davey]

They are normally soldered on, but you cant really re-solder new feet once the dial is painted as the paint may bubble or crack.

Best bet is to use a strong adhesive..

As for getting them off, I just snap them off, or twist them with a small pair of pliers, the solder normally gives way pretty easy.

Edited April 7, 2006 by Davey

[slickdick]

question:can dial feet be replaced ?

yes they can.