I have several clocks of differing sizes in my workshop where I do mainly wristwatches, and they are waiting for me to figure out how to get the mainsprings out of the barrels whilst avoiding both rapid unplanned disassembly and an emergency visit to someone who can stitch me back up again. I have those little ratchet spanners on hand, threaded rod of several sizes.......so I think I have a project for the long weekend! Thanks for not only collating and distilling all the available ideas out there, but for the effort of making and uploading this video as well. Proper British inventiveness at work......
Great job I had great difficulty in buying one but did eventually. It is no better than yours. One adjustment I made was to file a fish hook barb on the restraining door hook. And when dealing with English Westminster Chiming Clock springs a pair of strong leather gardening gloves and goggles are a good accessory. When these bigger springs take charge and as sure as traffic lights change they will you could be on for a trip to the surgery. Just thought I'd mention it. But your main spring winder is a triumph. As always you are an asset to the practical person. Thank you.
This has to be one of the most ingenious home made tools I have ever seen. If I ever get the know how when it comes to woodworking to cut this type of stuff, I'd love to make one of these.
You should add a hook to do the open mainsprings. Could just unthread this hook from the board and insert one for the open mainsprings. Then it would be complete. Maybe even make a little compartment inside to store the adapters etc for this unit.
Where did you get the Chuck that is in the front of the handle? I have looked all over for a small chuck like you are using and can not find one. I looked at Harbor Freight, Ace Hardware, Lowels and Home Depot. No one has one like you are using.
Hi Dean I bought mine from Amazon, heres a link www.amazon.co.uk/Yakamoz-0-3-6-5mm-Keyless-Conversion-Converter/dp/B01MD0EUTZ/ref=sr_1_10?crid=TJFUCWZZUFF0&dchild=1&keywords=mini+chuck+for+small+drills&qid=1614763257&sprefix=mini+chuc%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-10 or just type in 'mini chuck for drills' I think If I was to make another of these tools I would use a larger keyless chuck as it would be easier to handle. Hope that helps Johnny
Hi Rob, I also mess about with watches and somehow I doubt I could make anything that would cater for a watch spring. It'll be interesting to find out if there is any such device, there are some amazingly creative invetors out there
@@treetopspider Thanks for the reply, I have a mainspring winding kit, and yep they are expensive. However looking at what you have done it’s simply a matter of scale? Have to give some thought.
You're a genius mate, putting that together! You made it look so easy to do as well. Nice one!
Hello Johnny,
SORRY I missed this one... Thanks for the heads up on it... Very good design...
Take care.
Paul,,
I have several clocks of differing sizes in my workshop where I do mainly wristwatches, and they are waiting for me to figure out how to get the mainsprings out of the barrels whilst avoiding both rapid unplanned disassembly and an emergency visit to someone who can stitch me back up again. I have those little ratchet spanners on hand, threaded rod of several sizes.......so I think I have a project for the long weekend! Thanks for not only collating and distilling all the available ideas out there, but for the effort of making and uploading this video as well. Proper British inventiveness at work......
Hi geoffery, Thank you for that wonderful comment. Let me know if you get stuck and I'll try to guide you
Great job I had great difficulty in buying one but did eventually. It is no better than yours. One adjustment I made was to file a fish hook barb on the restraining door hook. And when dealing with English Westminster Chiming Clock springs a pair of strong leather gardening gloves and goggles are a good accessory. When these bigger springs take charge and as sure as traffic lights change they will you could be on for a trip to the surgery. Just thought I'd mention it. But your main spring winder is a triumph. As always you are an asset to the practical person. Thank you.
This has to be one of the most ingenious home made tools I have ever seen. If I ever get the know how when it comes to woodworking to cut this type of stuff, I'd love to make one of these.
Thats such a nice comment, thank you.
Nicely made and looks easy to use.
Hi new sub here just because of this thanks for sharing I’m just starting out on this journey
You should add a hook to do the open mainsprings. Could just unthread this hook from the board and insert one for the open mainsprings. Then it would be complete. Maybe even make a little compartment inside to store the adapters etc for this unit.
very helpful, thank you!!!
Nice idea! I want alzo tot make a springwinder. Can you tell me where you bought the chuck?
Hi, Thank you. I bought the chuck from Amazon. I was thinking of making another of these and film the process
Brulliant! But might I suggest that you wear a heavy glove, at least on your left hand, just in case something lets go?
Hi Richard and thank you
Health and safety has never been one of my strong point hahaha
Johnny
Where did you get the Chuck that is in the front of the handle? I have looked all over for a small chuck like you are using and can not find one. I looked at Harbor Freight, Ace Hardware, Lowels and Home Depot. No one has one like you are using.
Hi Dean
I bought mine from Amazon, heres a link
www.amazon.co.uk/Yakamoz-0-3-6-5mm-Keyless-Conversion-Converter/dp/B01MD0EUTZ/ref=sr_1_10?crid=TJFUCWZZUFF0&dchild=1&keywords=mini+chuck+for+small+drills&qid=1614763257&sprefix=mini+chuc%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-10
or just type in 'mini chuck for drills'
I think If I was to make another of these tools I would use a larger keyless chuck as it would be easier to handle.
Hope that helps
Johnny
Usefull. Many thanks
Excelent ..
Thanks Miguel
Does anybody think that this ‘magic’ devise could be adapted for a watch mainspring, ie see any problems with scaling it down?
Hi Rob, I also mess about with watches and somehow I doubt I could make anything that would cater for a watch spring. It'll be interesting to find out if there is any such device, there are some amazingly creative invetors out there
@@treetopspider Thanks for the reply, I have a mainspring winding kit, and yep they are expensive. However looking at what you have done it’s simply a matter of scale? Have to give some thought.