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My Hobbies are NOT Cheap
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2020
Repair, restore , collect, understand and admire Pocket Watches. I share how to use the most basic tools and equipment that YOU - the hobbyist needs.
Working on pocket watches is relaxing!
I hope this channel motivates you to continue (or even START) your journey!
On this channel, you will find tutorials, interesting facts, and ways to help you best utilize and/or appreciate your pocket watch!
Working on pocket watches is relaxing!
I hope this channel motivates you to continue (or even START) your journey!
On this channel, you will find tutorials, interesting facts, and ways to help you best utilize and/or appreciate your pocket watch!
Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch From The Past
This video and channel is about antique pocket watch repair/restoration for the hobbyist, beginner and intermediate pocket watch enthusiast!
Get to know me and support me on Patreon: I would really appreciate it!
www. Patreon.com/MyHobbiesareNOTCheap
Support me by buying merchandise that I have created especially for you! (I get a portion of the $ for the items you order):
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If you found this video helpful, please like it and SUBSCRIBE to the channel so that you can be notified of the videos as I put them up!
Thanks for watching!
Membership:
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC)
Get to know me and support me on Patreon: I would really appreciate it!
www. Patreon.com/MyHobbiesareNOTCheap
Support me by buying merchandise that I have created especially for you! (I get a portion of the $ for the items you order):
my-hobbies-are-not-cheap.myspreadshop.com/
If you found this video helpful, please like it and SUBSCRIBE to the channel so that you can be notified of the videos as I put them up!
Thanks for watching!
Membership:
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC)
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How to clean stains off your Gilt plated pocket watch
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This video and channel is about antique pocket watch repair/restoration for the hobbyist, beginner and intermediate pocket watch enthusiast! Get to know me and support me on Patreon: I would really appreciate it! www. Patreon.com/MyHobbiesareNOTCheap Support me by buying merchandise that I have created especially for you! (I get a portion of the $ for the items you order): my-hobbies-are-not-ch...
How to use a Staking Tool Set to repair a Time Setting problem
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In this video I trouble shoot a problem I am having setting the time on this pocket watch. I find the problem and fix it using my staking tool set. I show how to use a peen punch to actually stretch the metal to get the setting assembly to work correctly. This video and channel is about antique pocket watch repair/restoration for the hobbyist, beginner and intermediate pocket watch enthusiast! ...
How to Open a Stuck Antique Pocket Watch back cover and bezel
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This video and channel is about antique pocket watch repair/restoration for the hobbyist, beginner and intermediate pocket watch enthusiast! Get to know me and support me on Patreon: I would really appreciate it! www. Patreon.com/MyHobbiesareNOTCheap Support me by buying merchandise that I have created especially for you! (I get a portion of the $ for the items you order): my-hobbies-are-not-ch...
Prevent Cracking Your Antique Pocket Watch Dial With These Simple Tips!
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This video and channel is about antique pocket watch repair/restoration for the hobbyist, beginner and intermediate pocket watch enthusiast! Get to know me and support me on Patreon: I would really appreciate it! www. Patreon.com/MyHobbiesareNOTCheap Support me by buying merchandise that I have created especially for you! (I get a portion of the $ for the items you order): my-hobbies-are-not-ch...
How To Get Rid of Chips in Your Antique Pocket Watch Dial!
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This video and channel is about antique pocket watch repair/restoration for the hobbyist, beginner and intermediate pocket watch enthusiast! Get to know me and support me on Patreon: I would really appreciate it! www. Patreon.com/MyHobbiesareNOTCheap Support me by buying merchandise that I have created especially for you! (I get a portion of the $ for the items you order): my-hobbies-are-not-ch...
How to Get RID of Scratches on the PLASTIC Crystal of Your Antique Pocket Watch !
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Today I'm going to be using this polishing paste for plastic watch crystals. This paste is to help remove light scratches from your plastic crystals. This Crystal has a few light scratches on it and it's pretty dull, so I'm going to see how well this paste will take those scratches out and possibly shine the crystal face up. This video and channel is about antique pocket watch repair/restoratio...
How and Where to Find Antique Pocket Watch Parts!
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You get a lot of questions about how to and where you order parts. Yes. You've been doing this... you started this over 20 years ago - being as a hobbyist with antique pocket watches. When you first started, how did you know where to get your parts? Well I just did research on the internet looking for parts. It was really hard to find any place that sold parts. So I started going on eBay and lo...
How To Install a Mainspring Without a Mainspring Winder
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In this video I'm going to show one of the methods I use to install a mainspring in a mainspring barrel without using a mainspring winder. Sometimes you can purchase a mainspring that's already been pre-wound and has a retainer ring around it. That pre-wound mainspring will fit perfectly in your mainspring barrel. When you set that mainspring down into your barrel, you're going to need some typ...
How To "Fix" Hairline Cracks On Your Antique Pocket Watch Dial (Cleaning Instructions Included)
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Fixing the hairline cracks on your Pocket watch dial may not be as difficult as you may have imagined. Today, we are going to examine the reasons for these obvious cracks, some dial features, and how to make the cracks disappear. (No magic involved!) This video and channel is about antique pocket watch repair/restoration for the hobbyist, beginner and intermediate pocket watch enthusiast! Get t...
Removing an Abbott Conversion Kit from my Ebay purchased Key Wind Pocket Watch
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This video and channel is about antique pocket watch repair/restoration for the hobbyist, beginner and intermediate pocket watch enthusiast! Get to know me and support me on Patreon: I would really appreciate it! www. Patreon.com/MyHobbiesareNOTCheap Support me by buying merchandise that I have created especially for you! (I get a portion of the $ for the items you order): my-hobbies-are-not-ch...
I thought I ordered an Elgin 1871 HH Taylor Keywind Pocket Watch Movement On Ebay....BUT..
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Sometimes you order a running movement on Ebay that is not what you thought you were ordering. Conversion kits are sometimes used on pocket watches and movements that you don't know about when ordering. This video and channel is about antique pocket watch repair/restoration for the hobbyist, beginner and intermediate pocket watch enthusiast! Get to know me and support me on Patreon: I would rea...
How to Fit Hands on a Key Wind Pocket Watch using the Watchmakers Staking Tool
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This video and channel is about antique pocket watch repair/restoration for the hobbyist, beginner and intermediate pocket watch enthusiast! Get to know me and support me on Patreon: I would really appreciate it! www. Patreon.com/MyHobbiesareNOTCheap Support me by buying merchandise that I have created especially for you! (I get a portion of the $ for the items you order): my-hobbies-are-not-ch...
How to Close Pivot Holes on a Pocket Watch Using Watchmakers Staking Tool
มุมมอง 7Kปีที่แล้ว
I'm going to be using my staking tool set to close the pivot holes on a pocket watch. Closing pivot holes was a regular practice on watches with the low number of jewels. It was a common job that the watchmaker had to perform almost daily. Sometimes you had to do it several times a day. If the pivot holes are too large, you're going to have a loss of power and that watch won't run well. More th...
How to Tighten Cannon Pinion so Pocket Watch Hands Work (with Watchmakers Staking Tool)
มุมมอง 6Kปีที่แล้ว
We're going to be going over how to use our Staking Tool Set to tighten up these three different types of Canon pinions. One of the obvious signs of a loose cannon pinion is - it's really EASY to pull off the center post. It should have a lot of tension or friction, so you can't pull it off so easy like that. Since your watch hands attached to the cannon pinion, a loose cannon pinion can cause ...
Punch System and Punches (Overview )- Watchmakers Staking Tool Set
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Punch System and Punches (Overview )- Watchmakers Staking Tool Set
How to Use Stumps (Overview): Watchmakers Staking Tool Set
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How to Use Stumps (Overview): Watchmakers Staking Tool Set
Introduction (Overview): Watchmakers Staking Tool Set for Vintage Pocket Watches (Maintenance/Care)
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Introduction (Overview): Watchmakers Staking Tool Set for Vintage Pocket Watches (Maintenance/Care)
How To Open and Close A Hunter Case Pocket Watch Without Damaging It!
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How To Open and Close A Hunter Case Pocket Watch Without Damaging It!
How To FIND the CORRECT Replacement Parts For Your Broken Vintage Pocket Watch
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How To FIND the CORRECT Replacement Parts For Your Broken Vintage Pocket Watch
Elgin Pocket Watch Balance Not Turning - Roller Table Reposition and Staking Tool Set
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Elgin Pocket Watch Balance Not Turning - Roller Table Reposition and Staking Tool Set
How to use a WATCHMAKERS STAKING TOOL Set to REPLACE a RIVETED balance staff!
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How to use a WATCHMAKERS STAKING TOOL Set to REPLACE a RIVETED balance staff!
Display the MOVEMENT in its Case! HOW to make this WORK on YOUR Pocket Watch!
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Display the MOVEMENT in its Case! HOW to make this WORK on YOUR Pocket Watch!
8 Ways To Wear Your Pocket Watch Casually!
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8 Ways To Wear Your Pocket Watch Casually!
How to use a WATCHMAKERS STAKING TOOL Set to fix a WOBBLY Balance on a Pocket Watch (jewel setting)
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How to use a WATCHMAKERS STAKING TOOL Set to fix a WOBBLY Balance on a Pocket Watch (jewel setting)
How to SAFELY CLEAN, POLISH and get the DENTS out of your Vintage Pocket Watch Case! (Hamilton pt 4)
มุมมอง 6Kปีที่แล้ว
How to SAFELY CLEAN, POLISH and get the DENTS out of your Vintage Pocket Watch Case! (Hamilton pt 4)
How To Oil And Grease Your Pocket Watch Parts While Reassembling (hamilton Part 3)!
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How To Oil And Grease Your Pocket Watch Parts While Reassembling (hamilton Part 3)!
Cleaning Your Pocket Watch Can Be Tricky - Watch This Video Before You Start! (Hamilton Pt 2)
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Cleaning Your Pocket Watch Can Be Tricky - Watch This Video Before You Start! (Hamilton Pt 2)
How To SAFELY Disassemble Pocket Watch Before You Start Restoring -Hamilton Pt 1
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How To SAFELY Disassemble Pocket Watch Before You Start Restoring -Hamilton Pt 1
How To Make A Riser Table For Watch Repair! (to Reduce Your Neck And Back Pain!)
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How To Make A Riser Table For Watch Repair! (to Reduce Your Neck And Back Pain!)