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Kp0y wrote: April 3rd, 2021, 4:04 pm I use those, one with 0.35 and another 0.70 center hole. 1.50mm thick and 2.00mm diameter.
If someone needs I can share. Do not need all :)
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As you know I've been disconnected for a while, several projects had been on hold forever, hopefully I will be able to finish some of them soon. :-)
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watchout wrote: April 6th, 2021, 2:21 pm As you know I've been disconnected for a while, several projects had been on hold forever, hopefully I will be able to finish some of them soon. :-)
I have noticed that and you have been missed, good to see you here!
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Yoda wrote: April 6th, 2021, 3:19 pm
watchout wrote: April 6th, 2021, 2:21 pm As you know I've been disconnected for a while, several projects had been on hold forever, hopefully I will be able to finish some of them soon. :-)
I have noticed that and you have been missed, good to see you here!
Thank you master :mrgreen: its good to be back, I should be around more often
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I’ve been toying with the idea of making my own set of antimagnetic watchmakers screwdrivers for a while. Now that my lathe is up and running I went and made a trial piece.

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It’s 5mm brass rod (needs knurling still) and a 1mm grade 5 titanium blade fixed with an m2 set screw (needs shortening). It‘ll get a spinning ebony endcap. I‘ve got titanium rod in various thickness to make the different blades and many different kinds of hard wood from knifemaking for all sorts of colors

I‘m really interested how well the titanium will hold up... a fun side project while waiting for the lume to dry 😅
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Phaedros wrote: April 7th, 2021, 1:36 pm I’ve been toying with the idea of making my own set of antimagnetic watchmakers screwdrivers for a while. Now that my lathe is up and running I went and made a trial piece.

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It’s 5mm brass rod (needs knurling still) and a 1mm grade 5 titanium blade fixed with an m2 set screw (needs shortening). It‘ll get a spinning ebony endcap. I‘ve got titanium rod in various thickness to make the different blades and many different kinds of hard wood from knifemaking for all sorts of colors

I‘m really interested how well the titanium will hold up... a fun side project while waiting for the lume to dry 😅
You may find that titanium is too brittle, but I am not familiar with titanium. I have heard that it is very durable.

I suggest that you try on screws outside a movement to test the strength.
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Yoda wrote: April 7th, 2021, 1:53 pm
Phaedros wrote: April 7th, 2021, 1:36 pm I’ve been toying with the idea of making my own set of antimagnetic watchmakers screwdrivers for a while. Now that my lathe is up and running I went and made a trial piece.

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It’s 5mm brass rod (needs knurling still) and a 1mm grade 5 titanium blade fixed with an m2 set screw (needs shortening). It‘ll get a spinning ebony endcap. I‘ve got titanium rod in various thickness to make the different blades and many different kinds of hard wood from knifemaking for all sorts of colors

I‘m really interested how well the titanium will hold up... a fun side project while waiting for the lume to dry 😅
You may find that titanium is too brittle, but I am not familiar with titanium. I have heard that it is very durable.

I suggest that you try on screws outside a movement to test the strength.
Grade 5 is pretty nice, it’s the springiest kind, still retains the tensile strength. I‘m in good faith it will do the job nicely. Durability is excellent, I‘m mostly concerned about edge holding capability...
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I’m working on restoring a lovely Heure Carrera 1153bn but try as I might I can’t find any original hands

http://www.onthedash.com/wp-content/upl ... NThird.jpg

They are third execution and at 2mm wide are providing a stumbling block to finishing
I’m even considering having some made but can’t find anyone who specialises
Might anyone be able to help?
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RogerF wrote: April 10th, 2021, 2:26 am I’m working on restoring a lovely Heure Carrera 1153bn but try as I might I can’t find any original hands

http://www.onthedash.com/wp-content/upl ... NThird.jpg

They are third execution and at 2mm wide are providing a stumbling block to finishing
I’m even considering having some made but can’t find anyone who specialises
Might anyone be able to help?
Cheers
How do the hands look now, isn't refurbishing possible?
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Nearly finished this french ammo with curves gpf buckle
Was nice to work with this side twisted leather pannel witch gives the strap a nice textureImage
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