Restoration of Clockmakers Staking Set, updated version

If you repair clocks or watches, a staking set is very useful tool but they cost about $400. I bought an old rusted one with a broken box for $60 and even though some of the tools are missing this will be helpful in my clock repairs. At the end of the video I show the pages of an old K&D catalog which shows many of the tools and how they are used. Just pause the video on the page you want to read in greater detail. My name is Ab and I hope this video was helpful and informative for you. Thank you so much for watching!

[@Trojan4u]

Fascinating. You are a surgeon.

[@gpraceman]

Good restoration. The stakes and stumps cleaned up amazingly well. That's very similar to the restoration that I did on my K&D 600 series watchmaker's staking set. With the condition of your tool holder, I probably would have cut off that entire top piece and replaced with new wood. The top panel of the box lid on my set was cracked, through where the handle was. I cut off the top panel and glued on a new piece of mahogany. These are great tool sets and deserve some TLC to make them last decades longer.

[@time4clocks]

Thank you! Old tools are surprisingly well made and should be preserved, I agree. Often, I don't know the best way to proceed on a repair and it just works out. 😁

[@pigskinfanboy]

I just purchased my first K&D staking set, it is in rough shape but hoping to restore it fully like yours. I had no idea you could use evaporust in my ultrasonic cleaner. That info alone was priceless for me and earned my subscription. Thank you very much for making such a detailed repair video

[@time4clocks]

I appreciate that! I never found just one thing that took care of rust, but Evaporust is a good start, followed by polishing. 😁

[@treetopspider]

Hi Ab, What an amazing restoration. The end result looked fantastic. I also bought an old staking set which only had light rusting. I put the stakes into my power drill and used wire wool to bring them up.
Ive been experimenting with other hobbies lately but recently fell back in love with my clock restorations so I'm looking forward to buying some old clocks to fix up.
Johnny

[@time4clocks]

Nice to see you again Johnny! Using a power drill seems like a great time saver and wish I had thought of that. Since you are back in love with clocks you should be able to find some great antique Japanese clocks if you are partial to them. England imported a great many during WWI. Best regards to you!! -Ab.

[@treetopspider]

@@time4clocks I need to move on from all these French clocks and explore some other stuff.
By the way, whats happened to all your old videos? All I can find is recent uploads?
Anyway, I hope all is well with you and am looking forward to more of your relaxing restorations

[@time4clocks]

@@treetopspider I deleted my channel and started it anew with a fresh new look and no subscribers. I have been reworking the older videos I wanted to keep but the others I did not deem good enough. Anyhow, it's nice to see the old subscribers and the new coming over. Sometimes the best way to move forward is by taking a step back. :) I had personal issues going on as well but won't go into that since we all have our problems in life to work out. :)

[@treetopspider]

@@time4clocks Well I am really happy you are back as I am sure all your old subscribers are.

[@brewsntea3224]

I'm a poor watch maker of the philippines,thats the one of my dream tools

[@time4clocks]

Dreams keep us moving in the right direction! 😁🙏

[@MrVinman]

Nice job man...appreciate the video.

[@time4clocks]

Thanks! 👍

[@jimfuente7699]

Hi Ad I've been watching your videos and what a great job on the staking tool came out like new almost im a collector of all old clocks and I learn a lot from you and others .30 years of 0ld clocks can't get enough of Them thank you and keep up the good work

[@time4clocks]

Thank you for the nice comment, Jim. Glad you love the old clocks as well. There's just something about an old clock that makes any room you are in more pleasant! Best regards, Ab.

[@HughHansel]

Nice job. I'm jealous. I have to start going to estate sales.

[@time4clocks]

You just never know what you might find! 🤣

[@MSGBlair]

Very nice restoration, especially the box.

[@time4clocks]

Thank you, Mr. Timothy! Restorations can go bad but this was in such poor shape that anything would be an improvement! lol

[@MrMcGuy]

Well done.

[@time4clocks]

Thank you, sir!

[@karma247ajm]

Great job 👍

[@time4clocks]

Thank you Andrew! Have a great day!

[@1AEROSOL.1PUFF]

THAT WAS A GREAT RESTORATION 👍 ON THE STAKING KIT .

[@time4clocks]

Thank you Miss Tracci 😸

[@user-br4kk8os3c]

대단 하세요~~~^^

[@time4clocks]

Thank you!