That demagnetiser works by holding it on the pad, press the button and then lift it up slowly until about 10cm away all the while keeping the button depressed..
Holy crap, that video is so old I did not know that at the time! Thanks for pointing out that I did it wrong! I should delete this video! For now I'll pin your comment so that hopefully other people will see your comment and do it correctly! In any case thanks!
Thanks for your comment! You're right! I do remember reading that in the instructions. I should have moved it away more slowly. I believe that the demagnetizer is flipping the fields back and forth quickly, and if you move the object itself away too quickly it can end up magnetized by the last orientation of the powerful magnetic fields being created by the demagnetizer. Moving it slowly has the effect of gradually (and evenly) reducing the power so as to not leave the object in one state or another.
Thanks Terry! I just checked out your channel and subscribed because it looks like you've got some great tips on mini studio stuff! Watching your mic test now!
Yes, thanks for asking! In this video I did a complete restoration except the mainspring and the automatic rotor mechanism: th-cam.com/video/mmUZOX9nwKk/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your question! The NetIO GC10 that I use is no longer made. However, it uses an SBM-20 geiger muller tube, which is also used in the GQ GMC-300E and other geiger counters, so in theory if you find one of those it should perform similarly. Stian with Vintage Watch Services uses a GQ GMC-300E as shown in the video linked below in which he also talks about the dangers of radium and shows the protection that he uses: th-cam.com/video/N6oPf3Pq6bU/w-d-xo.html
@@IMakeWatches Thanks for the info. I'm just getting into repairing/servicing watches, and I've brought a bunch of old russian junkers from Ebay... I probably should make sure none use radium, but it sounds like it is unlikely.
@@KiwiJohnno74 I suggest that you take some pictures and post them to reddit.com/r/watchrepair and reddit.com/r/watchmaking and ask for feedback to find out if anyone has a strong opinion about whether they have radium lume or not. These two forums usually yield helpful responses very quickly and it free to sign up and post if you're not already a member.
This is a Top 5 video on watchmaking I have seen, and I've watched a lot. I like how you go through everything and do comparisons with named brands and Chinese/cheaper versions. Can you get sick from wearing the radioactive watch... if you wear it everyday, all day for decade or more? 13:21, don't give up to ROLEX. You are better than that man.
Thanks! From what I’ve read, wearing a sealed radioactive watch is generally not dangerous. However, ingesting or inhaling the radioactive dust that may be loose inside them is not good. About Rolex, I live in Geneva where Rolex is an important company. It behaves like one of the best public benefit corporations in the world and donates billions of dollars to the local university and the city, most of which is directed at the arts. Are Rolexes overpriced? Yes. But no one forces anyone to buy a Rolex. And every Rolex sold benefits the community I live in, so I like Rolex. That said, I also have huge concerns about income and wealth disparity globally that privileges some to have the disposable income or inherited wealth to buy expensive of Rolexes while others starve. I just don’t blame Rolex for that.
It's actually starting to get embarrassing as I've learned a lot since then but since my channel is honest I'll leave it there! That said I appreciate your comment. This video does show that one can have a lot of fun (and do a lot of damage) with a relatively minimal investment in tools. 😂😂😂
Thank you for this. Long video, but very instructive for the starting enthusiast. So many of these tools are a waste of money and to have someone explain why such tool is not worth the expense saves us with limited budget but ample desire to learn hobby. Have a great one.
Seconds in 100ths. I made those counters to test still camera synchronization. They synchronize perfectly with each other and can count seconds in various resolutions up to 1/100,000ths of a second, i.e.: 0.00001.
Thanks! I actually have several that I use for holding tiny drill bits for detailed hand work on printed circuit boards (drilling out vias, etc), I just didn't think of using them 😀
The correct tool for holding a stem is a pin vice. The Chinese ones are cheap and they do work, but they are a bit clunky. You also need to sharpen/condition your tweezers. Also lightly abrade the working surfaces of the tweezers - you'll find they will hold parts much more easily with almost no pressure (that tip I learned from Kalle Slaap, a Dutch watchmaker. Oh, and don't use your brass tweezers to remove things like canon pinions - they are soft and will bend. The presto tool actually works quite well for removing the canon pinion. For hands the levers are much more delicate and precise. The correct use of the demagnetiser someone already mentioned, however I'd also add that you shouldn't run it for more than few seconds at a time. The high current that is used in the coil will overheat the coil very quickly. There's no advantage to holding the target on there and running it for long periods.
Wow, thanks for all of those tips, Chris! I really appreciate them all! Kalle is great! I've been watching his videos and I recommend his videos to everyone. He's so enthusiastic. For those who don't know his channel is Chronoglide Watchmaking: th-cam.com/users/ChronoglideWatchmaking
That demagnetiser works by holding it on the pad, press the button and then lift it up slowly until about 10cm away all the while keeping the button depressed..
Holy crap, that video is so old I did not know that at the time! Thanks for pointing out that I did it wrong! I should delete this video! For now I'll pin your comment so that hopefully other people will see your comment and do it correctly! In any case thanks!
Exactly. But don’t worry. You are not the first one who did it wrong on video. 🕐⚙️🍸
Nice video quality! Keep doing videos like this and I’m sure you will grow fast!
Thanks!
This was a great video,very informative and easy to watch.
Good video and very informative
Thanks JD. I'm afraid to make a similar video today because the vintage tools that I've bought since making this will no longer fit on my desk! 😂😂😂
To demag something with the demagnetizer you own, you're supposed to slowly move the item away from the unit while holding the button.
Thanks for your comment! You're right! I do remember reading that in the instructions. I should have moved it away more slowly. I believe that the demagnetizer is flipping the fields back and forth quickly, and if you move the object itself away too quickly it can end up magnetized by the last orientation of the powerful magnetic fields being created by the demagnetizer. Moving it slowly has the effect of gradually (and evenly) reducing the power so as to not leave the object in one state or another.
@@IMakeWatches I also remove the watch I'm wearing when I use the demagnetizer.
@@jwoodyr1 That sounds like a good idea as well. Thanks!
Thank you for the video, some very useful learner tips given. As a 73 year old, five minutes that see like an hour are very welcome. 😉
Thanks Terry! I just checked out your channel and subscribed because it looks like you've got some great tips on mini studio stuff! Watching your mic test now!
Hey Dayton, can you tell me which microscope you have? Maybe post a link to it. Thanks.
Sure, thanks for asking. The (affiliate) link is s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dm3HajH
Do you take the movements apart, clean, lubricate and re-assemble?
Yes, thanks for asking! In this video I did a complete restoration except the mainspring and the automatic rotor mechanism: th-cam.com/video/mmUZOX9nwKk/w-d-xo.html
Hi, can you post a link for that Geiger counter please?
Thanks for your question! The NetIO GC10 that I use is no longer made. However, it uses an SBM-20 geiger muller tube, which is also used in the GQ GMC-300E and other geiger counters, so in theory if you find one of those it should perform similarly. Stian with Vintage Watch Services uses a GQ GMC-300E as shown in the video linked below in which he also talks about the dangers of radium and shows the protection that he uses: th-cam.com/video/N6oPf3Pq6bU/w-d-xo.html
@@IMakeWatches Thanks for the info. I'm just getting into repairing/servicing watches, and I've brought a bunch of old russian junkers from Ebay... I probably should make sure none use radium, but it sounds like it is unlikely.
@@KiwiJohnno74 I suggest that you take some pictures and post them to reddit.com/r/watchrepair and reddit.com/r/watchmaking and ask for feedback to find out if anyone has a strong opinion about whether they have radium lume or not. These two forums usually yield helpful responses very quickly and it free to sign up and post if you're not already a member.
This is a Top 5 video on watchmaking I have seen, and I've watched a lot. I like how you go through everything and do comparisons with named brands and Chinese/cheaper versions.
Can you get sick from wearing the radioactive watch... if you wear it everyday, all day for decade or more?
13:21, don't give up to ROLEX. You are better than that man.
Thanks! From what I’ve read, wearing a sealed radioactive watch is generally not dangerous. However, ingesting or inhaling the radioactive dust that may be loose inside them is not good. About Rolex, I live in Geneva where Rolex is an important company. It behaves like one of the best public benefit corporations in the world and donates billions of dollars to the local university and the city, most of which is directed at the arts. Are Rolexes overpriced? Yes. But no one forces anyone to buy a Rolex. And every Rolex sold benefits the community I live in, so I like Rolex. That said, I also have huge concerns about income and wealth disparity globally that privileges some to have the disposable income or inherited wealth to buy expensive of Rolexes while others starve. I just don’t blame Rolex for that.
Brilliant video thanks.
It's actually starting to get embarrassing as I've learned a lot since then but since my channel is honest I'll leave it there! That said I appreciate your comment. This video does show that one can have a lot of fun (and do a lot of damage) with a relatively minimal investment in tools. 😂😂😂
This channel is now the real deal. That's what I'm talking about. Good shit homie. Keep up the good shit.
Thanks!
Thank you for this. Long video, but very instructive for the starting enthusiast. So many of these tools are a waste of money and to have someone explain why such tool is not worth the expense saves us with limited budget but ample desire to learn hobby. Have a great one.
Thanks Miguel!
Great stuff! You remind me of me. Looking forward to more videos. Thanks!
Thanks! I hope that you're not as much of an idiot as I am because I don't respond well to competition ;)
thank you, for all you have had show us.
Sure! Thanks for watching. Please subscribe if you haven't already ;)
What are the two boxes behind you counting up?
Seconds in 100ths. I made those counters to test still camera synchronization. They synchronize perfectly with each other and can count seconds in various resolutions up to 1/100,000ths of a second, i.e.: 0.00001.
@@IMakeWatches Thats so freaking cool.
@@kanius Thanks!
Search for pin vice to hold a stem.
Thanks! I actually have several that I use for holding tiny drill bits for detailed hand work on printed circuit boards (drilling out vias, etc), I just didn't think of using them 😀
The correct tool for holding a stem is a pin vice. The Chinese ones are cheap and they do work, but they are a bit clunky.
You also need to sharpen/condition your tweezers. Also lightly abrade the working surfaces of the tweezers - you'll find they will hold parts much more easily with almost no pressure (that tip I learned from Kalle Slaap, a Dutch watchmaker. Oh, and don't use your brass tweezers to remove things like canon pinions - they are soft and will bend. The presto tool actually works quite well for removing the canon pinion. For hands the levers are much more delicate and precise.
The correct use of the demagnetiser someone already mentioned, however I'd also add that you shouldn't run it for more than few seconds at a time. The high current that is used in the coil will overheat the coil very quickly. There's no advantage to holding the target on there and running it for long periods.
Wow, thanks for all of those tips, Chris! I really appreciate them all! Kalle is great! I've been watching his videos and I recommend his videos to everyone. He's so enthusiastic. For those who don't know his channel is Chronoglide Watchmaking: th-cam.com/users/ChronoglideWatchmaking