Hi Dean, just to say, I am finding these videos really informative and think you're doing a great job. I have a 6mm Lorch that I am steadliy trying to master, keep up the good work.
You might be interested to know Levin is still in business (or were a few years ago. Still making precision lathes, all CNC. Thanks for putting the link in the description!
I have provided search links to Ebay and Amazon in the description. You can also google maybe some horological books stores such as abebooks or formby-clocks might stock it.
Love your videos. A shop tour would be pretty interesting. I would like to attempt the Daniel's method in a few years, but I have no idea what tools I need (or rather, which to start with). I do like the Cowells rather than an older 8mm watchmaking lathe.
Thank you. Maybe I will do a shop tour in the future if people want. Although I am planning on discussing tools in episodes. That would be an admirable undertaking! I love the Cowells, but it too has it's short comings. If I would of found a good 2nd 8mm kitted out at a reasonable price I would have gone for it. I have seen someone with a 6mm lorch make exceptional progress with George Daniel's pocketwatch.
Any feedback on the Cowells CW ? Thinking about getting one myself. Seems like you got the wheel and pinion cutting module ? how is it ? Is it standard 8mm Collets, can I use some Boley or other brands 8 mm collets on a CW ? Amazing Blog !
Thanks for the comment. The Cowells is a real pleasure to use. The only thing would be when compared to a standard watchmakers lathe, I do a lot of lead screw winding to move the cross slide in and out of the way. It does come with it's advantages though! The pinion cutting module is easy to setup. It takes WW B8 collets like schuablin, and Cowells themselves. I asked Colin to make drawbars for standard American WW 8mm, so I can use types of collets on the lathe. At the moment I'm using Sherline Collets.
Hey Dean! Thanks for another good video. What do you consider to be acceptable runout on a depthing tool? I have one of the type with the holes, not grooves, for the runners. It's not perfect I've come to realize after some measuring. It's out by a couple of hundreds on one side and seven hundreds (mm) on the other side. I'm thinking about trying to bend it slightly in a vise (placing shim stock on one side and squeeze) but messing it up worse is a real risk. Best Karl
Hi Karl. The information on alignment of the depthing tool is straight from George Daniels book. Where he talks about scribing a circle using all points (so scribing an arc, switching the point that is in the centre and continue small scribe). There should be no break in the line. So my takeaway would be in the range of approx 0.005-0.01 mm as line thickness should be taken into account. Yes, he notes that twisting the heads to parallel is a must if it doesn't pass the test (page 123). I have to do that slightly. Check the runners first though! Using a Jig Borer would best option though. You would still need to measure depthing distance. But at least you could experiment making test pieces on the jig borer. I have been thinking also about using a linear xy stage. As it is also micrometer adjustments.
great videos .... i am an amateur beginning watch repair as a hobby.... i am having difficulty finding a soucre for jewels other than the expensive web sites... would prefer aliexpress or similar site but cannot find them on aliexpress...do you have a chinese source html? thnx keep up the good vids
Thanks for you comment and wish you the best on your journey. Sorry I don't have a chinese source, I would order from a watch part supplier such as cousins or ofrei.
I’m a retired watch/clock maker and I’m following you videos with great interest.
Thank you for commenting, I am grateful :)
Love the detail! I really appreciate being able to learn more about the approach you are taking. Thanks!
Thank you. I am glad :)
I think we can trust Mr Daniels' opinion on this. ;) Good to see you back on the bench.
Thanks for you reply. Yes, although in George we trust. haha. I do believe they make some valid points. There is only one way to find out!
I heard Mr Daniels Pocket Watch is up for sale.
Hi Dean, just to say, I am finding these videos really informative and think you're doing a great job. I have a 6mm Lorch that I am steadliy trying to master, keep up the good work.
+Delroyb Thanks for your comment. Keep up the good work :) sorry about the delayed reply
Dean nice job, its great to see this side of the fence 🌬
Thank you :)
You might be interested to know Levin is still in business (or were a few years ago. Still making precision lathes, all CNC. Thanks for putting the link in the description!
Hi Juan, yes. They also still sell there instrument lathe. It is quite costly though :(
Ah yes, Cowell's might be pricey but Foley beats it by a mile, er, 1600 metres.
Thanks for the info on the book will have to try and find a copy somewhere
I have provided search links to Ebay and Amazon in the description. You can also google maybe some horological books stores such as abebooks or formby-clocks might stock it.
Thanks for the info - love the detail just want we want to see! Keep it coming good luck
Thanks Kolie. I will do my best :)
Perhaps you can make a video in the future demonstrating how to use the depthing tool
Hi Adam, I will do my best to get something when time permits. Cheers!
@@DeanDK Thanks! I have almost caught up with all your videos, and am enjoying all of them. Thank you for making them, I am learning a lot!
Whoa that’s so awesome to hear! Glad you are enjoying the content and learning along the way. Makes me very happy to hear 😁😁
What type of paint do you use for your work and what brand of lathe do you use? thank you very much🙏🙏
Love your videos. A shop tour would be pretty interesting. I would like to attempt the Daniel's method in a few years, but I have no idea what tools I need (or rather, which to start with). I do like the Cowells rather than an older 8mm watchmaking lathe.
Thank you. Maybe I will do a shop tour in the future if people want. Although I am planning on discussing tools in episodes. That would be an admirable undertaking! I love the Cowells, but it too has it's short comings. If I would of found a good 2nd 8mm kitted out at a reasonable price I would have gone for it. I have seen someone with a 6mm lorch make exceptional progress with George Daniel's pocketwatch.
Are you gonna try to build an movement with an inline train?
Any feedback on the Cowells CW ? Thinking about getting one myself. Seems like you got the wheel and pinion cutting module ? how is it ? Is it standard 8mm Collets, can I use some Boley or other brands 8 mm collets on a CW ? Amazing Blog !
Thanks for the comment. The Cowells is a real pleasure to use. The only thing would be when compared to a standard watchmakers lathe, I do a lot of lead screw winding to move the cross slide in and out of the way. It does come with it's advantages though! The pinion cutting module is easy to setup. It takes WW B8 collets like schuablin, and Cowells themselves. I asked Colin to make drawbars for standard American WW 8mm, so I can use types of collets on the lathe. At the moment I'm using Sherline Collets.
Thanks dude. Would you mind listing the accessories you got with the cowells and how much you use them. Maybe it's too big of a list ???
Hey Dean! Thanks for another good video.
What do you consider to be acceptable runout on a depthing tool? I have one of the type with the holes, not grooves, for the runners. It's not perfect I've come to realize after some measuring. It's out by a couple of hundreds on one side and seven hundreds (mm) on the other side. I'm thinking about trying to bend it slightly in a vise (placing shim stock on one side and squeeze) but messing it up worse is a real risk.
Best
Karl
Also, what would be a viable option for depthing?
Hi Karl. The information on alignment of the depthing tool is straight from George Daniels book. Where he talks about scribing a circle using all points (so scribing an arc, switching the point that is in the centre and continue small scribe). There should be no break in the line. So my takeaway would be in the range of approx 0.005-0.01 mm as line thickness should be taken into account.
Yes, he notes that twisting the heads to parallel is a must if it doesn't pass the test (page 123). I have to do that slightly. Check the runners first though!
Using a Jig Borer would best option though. You would still need to measure depthing distance. But at least you could experiment making test pieces on the jig borer. I have been thinking also about using a linear xy stage. As it is also micrometer adjustments.
👍Nice Progress Dean!
great videos .... i am an amateur beginning watch repair as a hobby.... i am having difficulty finding a soucre for jewels other than the expensive web sites... would prefer aliexpress or similar site but cannot find them on aliexpress...do you have a chinese source html? thnx
keep up the good vids
Thanks for you comment and wish you the best on your journey. Sorry I don't have a chinese source, I would order from a watch part supplier such as cousins or ofrei.
You might try Jules Borell in USA.
When next video coming?
+Johnny Johansson End of this week
Check out my early Instagram. I made one of those filers. It's awesome!
It looks awesome! Thanks for showing me. You have done excellent work
👍Nice Progress Dean!
Thanks Bill!!