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Xtreme wrote: ↑January 21st, 2022, 7:38 am

straps68 wrote: ↑January 21st, 2022, 3:07 am Nothing needs changing IMO, great work! And also that is one impressive hand setting tools you have!

Thanks straps68 i made that setting tool ages ago ive since made a few for local watch makers and improved on this one in my opinion this one is too big it takes up allot of real-estate on a bench

TimemiT wrote: ↑January 21st, 2022, 9:49 am Awesome work! That is a serious hand setting machine! I'm always curious ... when do you know how much pressure to use when setting hands, and is there a risk of cracking a jewel if using too much pressure?

Xtreme wrote: ↑January 21st, 2022, 10:38 am

TimemiT wrote: ↑January 21st, 2022, 9:49 am Awesome work! That is a serious hand setting machine! I'm always curious ... when do you know how much pressure to use when setting hands, and is there a risk of cracking a jewel if using too much pressure?

Thanks TimeiT
If you look closely you can see a locking ring (silver knurled ring) this allows me to adjust the limit at which the plunger pushes down on the hand.
It's very precise, also the movement holder has a small pinion support pushing on the opposite side of the center wheel pinion so there is 0 stress on the jewel.
The only drawback is you need to make a specific holder for every movement type.

BTW your avatar is a riot