finisterre Posted May 18, 2007 Report Posted May 18, 2007 You may remember the original U. PO bars that came with the S.S. bracelet were to fat to go through the Silix rubber strap. And the Silix supplied spring bars were to long to fit the U. PO. So, I tried some 22mm x 1.5 mm bars from AWATCHOBSESSION on Ebay - perfect fit! Thought I report back in case anyone else was having the same problems as me. All I need now are some replacement bars for the original S.S. bracelet. Anyone know if those are 1.6 or 1.8 mm diamter? I am guessing 1.8 - but it's hard to tell with just a plastic ruler.
deltatahoe Posted May 18, 2007 Report Posted May 18, 2007 interesting. does the strap flex away from the case if you squeeze it at the lugs (see picture below)? deltatahoe
finisterre Posted May 18, 2007 Author Report Posted May 18, 2007 Pics here http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/toby.meres/U...POOnSilixRubber Please excuse poor camerawork. I need to get a new flash unit and some lessons!
finisterre Posted May 18, 2007 Author Report Posted May 18, 2007 interesting. does the strap flex away from the case if you squeeze it at the lugs (see picture below)? deltatahoe It's OK wearing it. If I were to force it it might do, but I don't wanna do that in case it starts doing it on its own after that!
who Posted May 18, 2007 Report Posted May 18, 2007 I use the 1.8x22mm springbar I ordered from Jules Borel (thanks delta for telling me that site ). I have no problem to fit them in....just apply some wd-40 on the bar and it will go in much easy.
deltatahoe Posted May 18, 2007 Report Posted May 18, 2007 I use the 1.8x22mm springbar I ordered from Jules Borel (thanks delta for telling me that site ). I have no problem to fit them in....just apply some wd-40 on the bar and it will go in much easy. you're welcome re: jules borel. wd-40, huh? how easy are you talking? i) just slip them in there no problem, ii) still struggle quite a bit (needle nose pliers needed) iii) somewhere in between? thanks guys... deltatahoe
who Posted May 18, 2007 Report Posted May 18, 2007 pretty easy actually...the spring bar I received from JB is well made. I just push them in against my dinner table and still good...both the bar and table have no damage. @delta....I can send 2 to you if you need it. Just PM me
deltatahoe Posted May 18, 2007 Report Posted May 18, 2007 pretty easy actually...the spring bar I received from JB is well made. I just push them in against my dinner table and still good...both the bar and table have no damage. @delta....I can send 2 to you if you need it. Just PM me this is good news. once i get the springbars i broke trying to get them in OUT of my rubber strap, i'll try this wd-40 method. no need to send any -- i got a package of 12 from jules borel too thanks for the suggestions, deltatahoe
finisterre Posted May 19, 2007 Author Report Posted May 19, 2007 Deltatahoe, my strap has popped out once or twice now. Do you think it's cos the spring bars are to thin then?
deltatahoe Posted May 19, 2007 Report Posted May 19, 2007 yeah....the strap flexing away from the case is definitely b/c the springbars are too thin....this is why everyone is struggling to get thicker springbars in their straps..... the guy at my local hardware store was able to get my broken springbars out of the strap this afternoon. afterwards, i tried the wd-40 method, and i finally got the 1.8mm springbars in the strap. it still took a little bit of work, but in the end the wd-40 helped immensely. once i got the springbars in the strap, i washed the strap with soap and water; i haven't noticed any wear/tear on the strap from using the wd-40....the strap still smells a little of the wd-40, but at least i have no issues any more with the strap flexing from the case deltatahoe
steppen Posted May 19, 2007 Report Posted May 19, 2007 Be careful with WD40, it eats rubber! It's fine for rubber, WD40 doesnt have any corrosive effect on it, where did you hear that its bad for rubber?
who Posted May 20, 2007 Report Posted May 20, 2007 Be careful with WD40, it eats rubber! I'm too worry about that...but if you are, you can use Olive oil instead.
r11co Posted May 21, 2007 Report Posted May 21, 2007 I used washing up liquid and a vice lined with some wooden blocks to press my 1.8mm springbars in. Worked a treat.
r2d4 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Posted May 21, 2007 I too have use dishwashing soap and it works very well indeed!
docblackrock Posted May 22, 2007 Report Posted May 22, 2007 I used washing up liquid and a vice lined with some wooden blocks to press my 1.8mm springbars in. Worked a treat. No such extreme measures required. Slipped those suckers right in, no mess or fuss necessary.
Keyhole Posted July 6, 2007 Report Posted July 6, 2007 (edited) So which are the better choice spring bars? The 1.8mm or the 1.5mm? Also can somebody please supply a direct link of where to buy the correct spring bar? The ones Silix sent with my strap are cheap and bent very easily. Edited July 6, 2007 by Keyhole
deltatahoe Posted July 6, 2007 Report Posted July 6, 2007 you want the 1.8mm springbars -- they will prevent the strap from flexing away from the case. go to www.julesborel.com and search for 1.8mm 22mm springbars. you'll find them. deltatahoe
Keyhole Posted July 6, 2007 Report Posted July 6, 2007 Thanks deltahoe.. Do I want the double [censored] type? Also, the 1.8mm I found are 22 7/8" long. Are those the right ones? http://www.julesborel.com/horological/page51.htm
deltatahoe Posted July 6, 2007 Report Posted July 6, 2007 Thanks deltahoe.. Do I want the double [censored] type? Also, the 1.8mm I found are 22 7/8" long. Are those the right ones? http://www.julesborel.com/horological/page51.htm those are the one you want (double f l a n g e). they are 22mm -- the measurement is just shown in both in mm's (22mm) and inches (7/8"). deltatahoe
kez Posted July 7, 2007 Report Posted July 7, 2007 those are the one you want (double f l a n g e). they are 22mm -- the measurement is just shown in both in mm's (22mm) and inches (7/8"). deltatahoe does jules borel ship to the UK? if not, does anyone know where i can get some of these spring bars from? i just ordered a UPO orange from andrew, and the orange rubber strap, and box, from silix cheers
Keyhole Posted July 7, 2007 Report Posted July 7, 2007 does jules borel ship to the UK? if not, does anyone know where i can get some of these spring bars from? i just ordered a UPO orange from andrew, and the orange rubber strap, and box, from silix cheers I'm pretty sure he will ship international.
kez Posted July 7, 2007 Report Posted July 7, 2007 I'm pretty sure he will ship international. cool, cheers. just ordered, so i'll see what he comes back with. another place i found wanted $2 for the bars, and $30 shipping !!
sixbennetts Posted July 7, 2007 Report Posted July 7, 2007 I always use silicone grease to slide in a tight springbar into a rubber strap. It won't dry, so they come out just as easy later, and the silicone helps preserve the rubber. (I also give the bad a good coat of it, let it sit a while, then buff it off. Keeps it from drying out.
monty77 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Posted July 25, 2007 cool, cheers. just ordered, so i'll see what he comes back with. another place i found wanted $2 for the bars, and $30 shipping !! Don't suppose you ordered a few so I could buy a couple of spares from you? Cheers, Adam
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