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Old 6 August 2020, 06:41 AM   #31
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OP , that's so cool thanks for sharing. What an assume set up.
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Old 7 August 2020, 06:49 AM   #32
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I know who I'm calling if I need my watch fixed!
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Old 19 August 2020, 05:13 AM   #33
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Very impressive.
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Old 19 August 2020, 05:53 AM   #34
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WOW! That is so cool! Your work space is fantastic. Great that you have the love and skills to do such detailed work!
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Old 20 August 2020, 02:52 AM   #35
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I have one of those $5 Ebay demagnitizers also.
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Old 20 August 2020, 03:46 AM   #36
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Old 20 August 2020, 09:18 PM   #37
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I have one of those $5 Ebay demagnitizers also.
Its actually a swiss made 'Etic' demagnetizer
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Old 29 August 2020, 06:58 AM   #38
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Looks brilliant Alan were are you based in uk?
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Old 19 November 2020, 02:34 PM   #39
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I would never leave the room. Very well set up. Congrats
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Old 29 December 2020, 08:50 PM   #40
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Where did you learn ?
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Old 30 December 2020, 08:41 AM   #41
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Very nice setup indeed .. Was also curious did you go to school or was it a love for the hobby and self-taught?
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Old 31 December 2020, 07:34 AM   #42
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I see the best book on your bookshelf, the one from George Daniels, so if you know that content your theoretical knowledge is up to the mark I think.
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Old 1 January 2021, 12:33 AM   #43
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Nice....very impressive setup.
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Old 2 January 2021, 05:52 AM   #44
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Thanks for the comments guys. I'm based in the north west of England. I started tinkering around 15 years ago and am pretty much self taught. I've took some online classes (TZ watch school) that got me going and been on some courses at the BHI.
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Old 2 January 2021, 06:31 AM   #45
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professional work station

Ive only ever been asked into one watchmakers inner sanctum before and it looked pretty much like your work area, thank you for sharing.
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Old 7 January 2021, 02:37 PM   #46
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Wow that looks like a fun place to play! Is that "the watch book rolex" still in shrink wrap? Do you just use this gear for your own fleet or do you hire out your services as well?

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Old 11 January 2021, 02:43 PM   #47
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I got to ask, with a set up as good as yours, do you ever have to crawl on the floor to search for a flying screw or springbar?
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Old 11 January 2021, 08:58 PM   #48
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haha yes, its still in the shrink wrap, has been for 12 months now, i forgot about it to be honest! I just look after my own plus friends and family, including restoration projects.
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Old 11 January 2021, 09:00 PM   #49
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I got to ask, with a set up as good as yours, do you ever have to crawl on the floor to search for a flying screw or springbar?
parts will always end up in the Bermuda triangle!
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Old 3 July 2021, 03:37 PM   #50
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Did you have any professional training or just learn it yourself?
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Old 4 July 2021, 12:39 AM   #51
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Thanks for the comments guys. I'm based in the north west of England. I started tinkering around 15 years ago and am pretty much self taught. I've took some online classes (TZ watch school) that got me going and been on some courses at the BHI.
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Old 4 July 2021, 04:17 AM   #52
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A year old thread... Yet timeless too
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Old 20 August 2021, 04:54 AM   #53
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Wow! Looks like a lot of fun.
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Old 20 August 2021, 05:53 PM   #54
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Wow !. I know of several 'professional' watchmakers (and a few ADs) that don't have that much kit.
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Old 22 August 2021, 05:56 AM   #55
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Very impressive indeed!
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Old 22 August 2021, 06:43 AM   #56
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Revisited this post... Fantastic setup you have there! Thanks again for sharing.
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Old 24 August 2021, 05:30 AM   #57
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Thanks for all of the positive comments guys. I'm building a lapping machine at the moment, will hopefully be posting pics as the prototype develops
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Old 13 September 2021, 09:36 AM   #58
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Looks great. You should see the state of my hobby room!
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Old 14 September 2021, 07:19 PM   #59
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Old 15 September 2021, 06:49 AM   #60
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