[TheForge] Cleaning and Lubricating( almost on subject )

[Peter Hirst]

Twice a year?


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lynn and Susan Lang" <langfarm at together.net>
To: "'Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA'" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>; 
"Daniel & Karen Fortin" <thefolks at cbmaplefarm.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 9:24 PM
Subject: RE: [TheForge] Cleaning and Lubricating( almost on subject )


> Dave
> Cleaning a watch is usually removing the balance wheel and hairspring,
> checking it for defects, then dunking the works, which have been removed
> from the case, into the ultrasonic cleaner, special cleaning fluid, then
> to a drying station, lubricated with special oil, wheel and spring
> replaced and the verge adjusted, timed and then it is back to
> you...$100.00 if no parts are needed......
>
> Older pocket watches were not meant to be carried in your pocket, vest
> with the proper attire required, they were not shock proof.
>
> If it is a mantle, or floor clock I remove the works, check all
> bushings, and completely dismantle the works, replace bushings as needed
> then clean in the ultrasonic, dry, reassemble, adjust and time.
> Considering shop rates you can probably guess at the cost....This is
> with not replacing any parts.
>
> lynn
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Childress
> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 8:20 PM
> To: Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA
> Subject: [TheForge] Cleaning and Lubricating( almost on subject )
>
> My good pocket watch has died.  The repairman says it just needs
> cleaning.  Unfortunately cleaning would be $100.  The watch may be
> worth $125.  Where should be some way that I could clean and oil it
> myself.  The repairman says that the watch was designed to be cleaned
> and adjusted every six months.  I think that means that there should
> be an easy way to clean and oil this peice of "fine" smithwork.
>
> David Childress
> Rocky Forge Blacksmith Guild
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