I've watched endless hours of watch repair on KZitem, this is the most comprehensive explanation of replacing a balance staff that I've seen. Including roller removal.
@PrecisionHorology
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback.
@quaarjet
Жыл бұрын
Nicely done! Never thought to use the Horia tool for balance staff removal. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing 'secrets'!
@IMakeWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! This is the best video I've seen about changing a balance staff. I've been gathering the tools to try it myself with the help of this video!
@PrecisionHorology
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear I could be of help! I hope it goes well.
@OpenWoodShop
6 ай бұрын
I feel like I know this procedure like the back of your hand.
@PrecisionHorology
6 ай бұрын
Original.
@ChoocherFronz
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ashton, another great vid. Thanks for showing how to deal with a loose roller table. Cheers.
@gwsjr1
Жыл бұрын
I use the same roller removal tool, it works well just by sliding the wheel with the roller still attached the balance staff. No need to squeeze the tool as the ledge that fits between the wheel and roller is tapered so it essentially acts like a wedge to separate the two parts.
@Distoideas
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, got lots information of staking tips. Great video.
@boydsargeant7496
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ashton, shame your hand was often in the way, but great commentary as ever!
@hyselwatchandclockrepair1874
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience on this excellent video.
@PrecisionHorology
10 ай бұрын
Your most welcome, happy to share the knowledge around!
@bismillakhanm3917
Жыл бұрын
, pain liever moment
@hendlers7071
7 ай бұрын
A great video - Thanks
@marekeos
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Very informative. Thanks for posting this! Subscribed.
@VWatchie
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thanks!
@PrecisionHorology
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
@peterhawley6273
2 жыл бұрын
Very good video 👍🏻
@khronosbest9448
Жыл бұрын
Excellent thank you.
@itzhaccroitoru4082
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video!
@RandomRestore
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, what a great informativ video!!! You got a sub 😊👍 now i start a video marathon and watch all your videos. Best regards Danni 🇩🇰
@alanmckinnon6791
2 жыл бұрын
Great video with nice voiceover. Subbed
@chrisjohnson4165
2 ай бұрын
I know this job like the back of your hand.
@Watcheyes
Жыл бұрын
This was great, many thanks for the tips you shared, priceless. What Horia sortment of presses would you recommend? There is a set of 12 presses (Horia assortment no 3) and 6 anvils. The presses ranges from 70 to 180 (guess it's 0,7 to 1,80 mm). Thank you.
@VHMMP
Ай бұрын
How do you know which side of the balance wheel to rivet the staff on?
@etebol
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and for sharing. Now I thought that the balance screws could be turned IN or OUT in order to alter the gravitational center, was that wrong?
@PrecisionHorology
Жыл бұрын
You aren't wrong, but also not completely correct. There are screws that can be moved in and out, but only certain screws. Most of the crews on the balance are fixed and are just there for weight. You always need to poise a balance but removing or adding weight, after a staff is changed.
@Timesradical
Жыл бұрын
Nice
@Peppermint1
7 ай бұрын
Is this the most common problem with mechanical watches that won't run ? I'm looking on Ebay and wonder what is the reason many vintage wind-up watches won't run.
@PrecisionHorology
7 ай бұрын
It's one of the problems, and when it comes to watches before shock protection it can very likely be the culprit. Many watches won't run though just due to the fact that they haven't been serviced and all the old oil is gummed up.
@Peppermint1
7 ай бұрын
@@PrecisionHorology Thanks you. Assuming a vintage mechanical watch is only gummed up, how long of a job is to have it cleaned by a professional ? Just trying to figure out the costs. Assuming a standard wind-up model.
@PrecisionHorology
7 ай бұрын
@Peppermint1 entirely depends on a number of factors. The watch in question, etc. too many factors to say.
@kiteboardkid
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful to see. Quick question Ashton... After watching this I'm looking to purchase a Horia Jewelling tool, I note there is a 3mm and 4mm spindle version does it make a difference which I buy? Thank you and keep up the great content.
@nevinsummers7099
Жыл бұрын
Well, unfortunately, I missed a lot of the critical parts of this procedure, but I am now very familiar with the back side of your left hand.
@PrecisionHorology
Жыл бұрын
I tried to keep my hand to a minimum, but I am only an amateur videographer. If you can’t fill in the blanks of when I’m turning the work piece or hitting a stake with a hammer, I’d suggest a new hobby. Watchmaking may not be for you…
@kenhelix4494
2 жыл бұрын
Good informative video, giving me confidence to re-rivet my own. Pity about the hand which obstructed the camera at the wrong moment in that you were turning the stake between hits. Henry B Fried or Archie B Perkins said to use a brass headed hammer for stake work, so I always do - can you comment on that?
@PrecisionHorology
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, not really. I'm not sure why a brass Hamer would be better to be honest. Could it be a weight thing?
@johnhannon
11 ай бұрын
@@PrecisionHorology From what I have read, a brass hammer has less chance of damaging the end of the punch where you strike it. The end of the punch will get mushroomed over time and it will be hard to insert the punch in the inverted position (used as a stump).
@PrecisionHorology
10 ай бұрын
I've never seen any damage to my punches, they seem to be just fine. But thanks for sharing that. @@johnhannon
@alexanderkamerbeek9693
Жыл бұрын
What pusher did you use for this on the horia? I only have the pumps but they don't have holes in them.
@PrecisionHorology
Жыл бұрын
What does your hora have as the bottom stakes? You use those in the top. The size of stake is dependant on the size of the balance staff.
@alexanderkamerbeek9693
Жыл бұрын
@@PrecisionHorology ah you used a bottom anvil as a pusher in the top do I understand correctly? Thanks in advance
@torenoomi3584
2 жыл бұрын
So you dont cut the rivet on the lathe first, before you press the staff out with the Horia?
@PrecisionHorology
2 жыл бұрын
No, you either cut out in a lathe or press out.
@raymond15101984
7 ай бұрын
You should cut the rivet or use a a special tool called molfres to prevent the balance wheel hole decentering
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