Post by account_disabled on Mar 5, 2024 2:05:34 GMT -5
Any professional who understands watchmaking supplies knows that they need a number of basic tools to do their job. Good utensils not only make the task easier, but are essential for carrying out different repairs . In this article we tell you what are the basic and necessary tools that cannot be missing in a watchmaker's workshop. We have grouped them into the following categories:
Opening the watch case without damaging it is the first thing you should learn. To do you can help yourself with these tools. Key . It is used to remove the Industry Email List cover of the watch and you can find it in two or more sizes. They come equipped with different jaws to open boxes with slots, holes or slits. Suction cup wrench . Provided with 6 stages to adjust to all threaded bottoms. With slight pressure and rotation, you will produce a depression in the watch that will open the case without damaging it.
Screwdriver set . If the watch case closes with pressure, a screwdriver of the appropriate size will be enough to open it. Box opener knives . They are used to open watches with snap-on backs , but they are also used to separate the crystal, although you will need some dexterity to do this without damaging the metal. Tools for working on machinery. Depending on the specific fault, you will have to use one or more of the following tools:
Precision screwdrivers. They are the essential tools for assembling and disassembling the watch machinery. We recommend that you have a good collection of them on hand, in multiple shapes and sizes, that fit the characteristics of each screw. Watchmaker's tweezers. Tweezers are essential for watchmaking work, as the machinery parts are extremely small. At a minimum, you will need two tweezers, a thicker one for applying pressure and a thinner one for small parts. Choose antimagnetic tweezers with carbon fiber tips and made of very high quality stainless steel.
Watchmaker's loupes . The scale of the watch parts makes it necessary to constantly use a magnifying glass to clearly see the work you must do. The binocular magnifying glass is made of a very light material and you can attach the lens you need. It is resistant and acts as a safety protector against splashes. Another option is the binocular with visor and LED light, equipped with four interchangeable lenses. You can also choose the watchmaker's magnifying glass that fits over your own glasses or the tabletop magnifying glass.
Jaws and mini vise. To hold the watch case or strap during work. The jaws come in various sizes and adjust to three or more positions in the vise. Oilers. They are used to lubricate the internal components of the watch and allow the machinery to run smoothly, without wear. The oilers are made up of a bladder-shaped tank and a needle that allows you to reach all the corners of the box. Depending on the type of watch, pointed or flattened hands are used so that the oil drops are of the appropriate size.
Bellows and knobs. They are equipped with a very fine metal tip to access all corners of the box. They are essential to remove dust and remains of other materials without having to touch the machinery. The membrane bottom of the valve prevents dirt from returning during suction.
Punch and hammer set. They are used to adjust the links of a metal strap. The hammer has both sides covered with plastic so that the surface of the link does not get scratched when hit. Punches are used to drive out the strap pins by hitting them with the hammer .Bracelet holders. They are made of nylon with a metal pressure screw. They are provided with two slots that allowwe apons of different thicknesses to be held. Piercing pliers. To easily make holes in leather straps. The handle is made of plastic for a good grip.
Useful for removing needles . They work without damaging the watch face. The center piece acts as a guide and holds the needles during the process until, when the plunger is pressed, they are easily removed. Useful for replacing crystals. This tool removes and replaces the watch glass without touching the mechanism. It is very useful for replacing the glass, cleaning it or accessing the needles without having to open the case. These are the tools that should not be missing in any watchmaking workshop , although there are many more, some exclusive to different brands. The complexity of the mechanism and the size of the parts make the use of these tools essential.
Opening the watch case without damaging it is the first thing you should learn. To do you can help yourself with these tools. Key . It is used to remove the Industry Email List cover of the watch and you can find it in two or more sizes. They come equipped with different jaws to open boxes with slots, holes or slits. Suction cup wrench . Provided with 6 stages to adjust to all threaded bottoms. With slight pressure and rotation, you will produce a depression in the watch that will open the case without damaging it.
Screwdriver set . If the watch case closes with pressure, a screwdriver of the appropriate size will be enough to open it. Box opener knives . They are used to open watches with snap-on backs , but they are also used to separate the crystal, although you will need some dexterity to do this without damaging the metal. Tools for working on machinery. Depending on the specific fault, you will have to use one or more of the following tools:
Precision screwdrivers. They are the essential tools for assembling and disassembling the watch machinery. We recommend that you have a good collection of them on hand, in multiple shapes and sizes, that fit the characteristics of each screw. Watchmaker's tweezers. Tweezers are essential for watchmaking work, as the machinery parts are extremely small. At a minimum, you will need two tweezers, a thicker one for applying pressure and a thinner one for small parts. Choose antimagnetic tweezers with carbon fiber tips and made of very high quality stainless steel.
Watchmaker's loupes . The scale of the watch parts makes it necessary to constantly use a magnifying glass to clearly see the work you must do. The binocular magnifying glass is made of a very light material and you can attach the lens you need. It is resistant and acts as a safety protector against splashes. Another option is the binocular with visor and LED light, equipped with four interchangeable lenses. You can also choose the watchmaker's magnifying glass that fits over your own glasses or the tabletop magnifying glass.
Jaws and mini vise. To hold the watch case or strap during work. The jaws come in various sizes and adjust to three or more positions in the vise. Oilers. They are used to lubricate the internal components of the watch and allow the machinery to run smoothly, without wear. The oilers are made up of a bladder-shaped tank and a needle that allows you to reach all the corners of the box. Depending on the type of watch, pointed or flattened hands are used so that the oil drops are of the appropriate size.
Bellows and knobs. They are equipped with a very fine metal tip to access all corners of the box. They are essential to remove dust and remains of other materials without having to touch the machinery. The membrane bottom of the valve prevents dirt from returning during suction.
Punch and hammer set. They are used to adjust the links of a metal strap. The hammer has both sides covered with plastic so that the surface of the link does not get scratched when hit. Punches are used to drive out the strap pins by hitting them with the hammer .Bracelet holders. They are made of nylon with a metal pressure screw. They are provided with two slots that allowwe apons of different thicknesses to be held. Piercing pliers. To easily make holes in leather straps. The handle is made of plastic for a good grip.
Useful for removing needles . They work without damaging the watch face. The center piece acts as a guide and holds the needles during the process until, when the plunger is pressed, they are easily removed. Useful for replacing crystals. This tool removes and replaces the watch glass without touching the mechanism. It is very useful for replacing the glass, cleaning it or accessing the needles without having to open the case. These are the tools that should not be missing in any watchmaking workshop , although there are many more, some exclusive to different brands. The complexity of the mechanism and the size of the parts make the use of these tools essential.