How to Polish Watch Screws the Easy Way

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  • @Breakfool
    @Breakfool 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Made one of these tools when I was doing the BHI course/exams. Never thought to use it for removing hairspring pins, genius!

  • @marmstrong212
    @marmstrong212 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much for making these videos! I've been looking for a video on the polishing frog forever. Truly a service to future watchmakers documenting these types on processes.

  • @azinformation9442
    @azinformation9442 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You changed man, watching your old videos, 1year before...yes it is aging.
    God bless you

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Welcome back! I am getting older my friend

    • @byrnejr
      @byrnejr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We all are

  • @rossjackson3670
    @rossjackson3670 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Alex. Absolutely fabulous. As a person who served an apprenticeship as a ships engineer I can really appreciate the 'frog', and it is something I can make. Way to go! So interesting yet again. Thank you.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think you’re the first person who got the reference and realizes why it is called a frog.

  • @MichaelHeinrich1
    @MichaelHeinrich1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This screw head looks gorgeous.

  • @vesselingenadiev2526
    @vesselingenadiev2526 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alex, I cannot express my gratitude for all you share with us. You are just a well of knowhow and experience. Great thanks and hats down.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate you brother. More videos coming down the road soon

    • @vesselingenadiev2526
      @vesselingenadiev2526 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@watchrepairtutorials Great thanks in advance!

  • @montyklaus7223
    @montyklaus7223 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hay Dude. You inspired me to buy some tools off Amazon and get a old Elgin pocket watch and work on it. I have no intention of being a watch maker but I do enjoy messing with it. Lots of fun, I recommend it to everyone

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just have fun with it man. That’s awesome.

  • @sonnymoorehouse1941
    @sonnymoorehouse1941 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome Video !!!! and your using a studding table/polishing frog !!!! I have a vintage studding table but it is only a studding table

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate you Sonny. Multi use tools are the best IMO

  • @csspinner
    @csspinner 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely brilliant video. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us! I will be making one of these tools soon. I didn’t realize how versatile they can be.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful my friend. Always good to see your comments here.

  • @steveb5349
    @steveb5349 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for a great lesson. You are a true craftsman.

  • @davidlowe4970
    @davidlowe4970 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Alex, thank you for the info about the polishing tool, i made one and been waiting a month for some lapping film, it arrived today and well i'm just down to 3 mic, thank you for the info, great channel i do enjoy watching not just for the tips, cheers mate. Dave from UK

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent Dave,
      As I'm sure you already know, adding a little bit of water to the lapping paper will extend its life, But I choose not to because I don't wanna spend as much time cleaning the parts between grits.

  • @gmartin29000
    @gmartin29000 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the video. I received the diamond polishing film from Sharpo and it was easy to use and did a fantastic job with the super polishing!

  • @johnnyjohnson942
    @johnnyjohnson942 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The hairspring part was the most helpful. I searched for a while looking for a tutorial. I bought a micro vise on Amazon. It worked well but this tool is 2 birds 1 stone.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are tools specifically for holding hairspray studs, but this works well

  • @Silviu.
    @Silviu. 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool! I would love to see more multi-purpose tools just like this.
    Very nice polish on that screw

  • @kylecarman4809
    @kylecarman4809 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man! The way you make it look so effortless! Great job! I can’t wait until I get to a point where I don’t lose/break anything. Everything’s going to get polished. Lol

  • @brianwarburton4482
    @brianwarburton4482 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video. Excellent as usual.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it Brian. Thanks for letting me know. 🤘

  • @bolgerguide
    @bolgerguide 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great video Alex. I love black polishing anything. And anglage and the occaisional rondelage.

  • @itzhaccroitoru4082
    @itzhaccroitoru4082 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alex,Brilliant and very well explained, I love your videos

  • @WristwatchMedic1953
    @WristwatchMedic1953 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great information. Thank you.

  • @byrnejr
    @byrnejr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice to see you. Appreciate the information. Always learning.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching my friend. There’s always something new to learn.

  • @mikebruegger8654
    @mikebruegger8654 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent work... 😊

  • @jimmysablay4239
    @jimmysablay4239 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have a video for making a custom watch dial made from a blank sheet of metal? Would love to know what tools are used. Tia.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      no, unfortunately, dial making is a specialty within the watchmaking world.

  • @tweedrhino
    @tweedrhino 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video! Could you show in a future video how you polish the sides of the screw?

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s best done on a lathe with a burnisher

  • @avianfish8732
    @avianfish8732 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Top job I was using a pin vice but I fancy making one of those.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yea, this is a whole different level of polishing.
      You could buy more modern ones, but they’re quite expensive .

  • @tomholloway7566
    @tomholloway7566 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Alex!

  • @kswaminathan5439
    @kswaminathan5439 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The hand tool that you made for fixing the screw to be polished- can you make it for a price so that interested viewers can buy? If yes, please let me know the cost.Thank you, Sir, for this video. Your knowledge and passion for watch repairs is truly exemplary.

  • @vlad4281
    @vlad4281 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Alex, thank you for another first class video, love your work. How do you polish screws that are not flat or are domed ?

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Short of using a lathe, the best option is to hold the screw in a pin vise and use a rotary tool. No rotary tool, you can put your compounds on soft wood or a leather buff.

    • @vlad4281
      @vlad4281 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ Thank you 🙏

  • @ferguscosgrave7510
    @ferguscosgrave7510 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nicely done

  • @fabriziobuffoni4862
    @fabriziobuffoni4862 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really nice and incredibly informative video! thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge with us. I have a couple of questions:
    1. How did you mount the diamont lapping paper on the glass? did you glue it?
    2. You are passing the whole tool on the diamant paper. Aren't the levelers affected by that?
    Many thanks in advance. Fabrizio

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The diamond paper is peel and stick, so he just pulled the backing, and it sticks to the glass.
      To your second question all it does is polish them as well. They are also quite thick.

  • @DangerDIY
    @DangerDIY 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your videos. Have learned so much from you. Thank you.

  • @josetjaycastro4778
    @josetjaycastro4778 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, Alex! Another excellent video! Man, have I learned so many things from you! I just love the excellent way how you explain everything that makes things so easy to understand and follow!
    I have a quick question if you don’t mind me asking. I recently bought a watchmaker’s lathe and would like to attempt making screws and winding stems and everything else I can. I am very new with this and was wondering if you could tell me what would be the best steel to make screws and or stems? Thank you for your help, and please keep up the great work!

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey brother,
      I would use "O1" tool steel which is commonly just called "drill rod" or "silver steel". Just make sure it's 01. It is a oil hardening steel and is kind of the standard for all watch parts made in a shop environment.

    • @josetjaycastro4778
      @josetjaycastro4778 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@watchrepairtutorials Thank you so much, Alex! Your videos are amazing man! You do an excellent job explaining everything!

  • @donaldknapik2706
    @donaldknapik2706 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your videos. I plan on using your end shake video in my apprentice class to explain how you need to understand how something works before you can attempt to fix it. Question: Are the adjustment feet sacrificial since they hold the screw in plane?

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you’re referring to loss of material on the two leveler feet, it is minimal. The grit equivalency of these micron papers is very high.

  • @MyJourneyWithTime
    @MyJourneyWithTime 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks so much for sharing! My “Tools Still Needed” list just got a little bit longer.
    Would this process also work for flat mineral crystals?

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      In theory, but it’s not worth it because mineral crystals are so cheap

  • @andrewwebster437
    @andrewwebster437 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great video, could you do the same type of video but on Chrystals. I found your mainspring video a great source of information.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. What kind of crystal?

    • @andrewwebster437
      @andrewwebster437 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@watchrepairtutorials any kind of watch Chrystal (glass), trying to find a replacement can be difficult should they be domed, etc. how to measure when the Chrystal is broken etc.

  • @sailgears
    @sailgears 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool to learn! Thanks

  • @etteila7
    @etteila7 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Alex, today I made mine with my 3D printer, a super useful tool that I didn't know about. I'm eagerly waiting for your next video. By the way, what watch are you wearing in this video?

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh thats a Seiko 7S36-04N0 that a modified. I replaced the 7S36 movement with a NH36, replaced the crystal with a flat sapphire crystal and added a sapphire bezel insert. I also converted the crown to a screw down crown.
      You like?

    • @machinistmikethetinkerer4827
      @machinistmikethetinkerer4827 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@watchrepairtutorialsfor the winding hack? I did this to a SKX I picked up awhile ago. Where'd you get your parts?

  • @DangerDIY
    @DangerDIY 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks!

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem! Thanks for the support my friend

  • @machinistmikethetinkerer4827
    @machinistmikethetinkerer4827 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I printed off your link description of the frog. All the measurements are metric and threads are BA. Do you have the prints/dimensions of the frog you made cuz I'm going to make one. I've been using lanterns and pin vises! Obviously yours isn't the same as your link, should I just convert the metrics to SAE?
    gonna pick up those sheets and escapement buffs from your link. Thanks again Alex.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I do not have the original plans from mine. There were no computers when we made this one. The plans can be converted and dont need to be exact.

  • @TommyTightPants0115
    @TommyTightPants0115 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alex just a quick one is HEXANE ok to use on any shellac items i.e. pallet and roller even vintage movements thanks ady

  • @dekim4866
    @dekim4866 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I noticed in your videos that the distance between the microscope and the worktop is quite long (although the magnification seems quite high from the video). In my case, despite mainly using the lowest magnification setting (X7), the screwdriver barely gets in between the worktop and the lens, blocking the view or causing several inconveniences. Should I buy another microscope? The model name is Nikon's multipurpose real microscope SMZ-1. I was wondering if you had any advice. Thank you!

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Try to find a .5x Barlow lens. That’s how you get a wider field of view and more working distance.

  • @boydsargeant7496
    @boydsargeant7496 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video mate, crammed with juicy stuff! How could you make sure you shellac items completely flat to the frog?

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I keep a small jar of liquid shellac. That’s just shellac dissolved and denatured alcohol. It just takes a small amount underneath the part and then I hit it with a little bit of heat and it sets it.

    • @boydsargeant7496
      @boydsargeant7496 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@watchrepairtutorials thanks Alex. I guess because it’s more liquid like it’s thin and easier to get the part set flat.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@boydsargeant7496 perhaps. I have never really had an issue with a part laying flat that was in good condition.

  • @joekudlata7113
    @joekudlata7113 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is a good method for polishing a domed screw head, love the channel and looking forward to more.
    Gu Lai Fu

  • @hambros7951
    @hambros7951 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is the stud backwards? Notch faces in? I'm a pain, i know.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't know.That was a demonstration on an additional use of the tool.

  • @johnbentley364
    @johnbentley364 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a question about misaligned bezels. I've seen videos where they do a reassembly of the bezel insert to realign it, but what if the bezel is a solid piece?
    Do I just pop it off and press it back on, hoping to get that fraction of a millimeter to line up? Or is it possible to get a good grip on it and rotate it ever so slightly?

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s hard to say without knowing how it was attached to the case. It could be pressed on or glued on. The chance of damaging it when removing are pretty high so I would caution you before you do anything like trying to pry it off or clamp onto it with a wrench to twist it.

    • @johnbentley364
      @johnbentley364 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@watchrepairtutorials It's a Seiko Prospex Speedtimer. It's very subtle. The second hand and 12 o'clock marker are lined up, but points just behind the 60 line on the bezel.
      Quality control issue from Seiko, but could be worse.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@johnbentley364 what’s the model number?

    • @johnbentley364
      @johnbentley364 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@watchrepairtutorials SBDL103

    • @johnbentley364
      @johnbentley364 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@watchrepairtutorials SBDL103

  • @DougSamm
    @DougSamm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found ur channel and So glad I did !
    Just absorbing info right now while waiting on $ as I’m on disability lookn fer a hobby. Been watching service videos on TH-cam, that I thought were educational somewhat…. But NOooo ! lol. You the man Alex ! No way now will I attempt my grandfather’s 220 grade Waltham model 94, from 1907. Until I do like ya said and learn some easier modern watches first. Like I said, still trying absorb knowledge first, yiur lessons are awesome and you present them so my DUMBASS can even understand !!

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      LOL. Smart. Start slow and learn before moving on to the heirloom. 😀

  • @kamluntang
    @kamluntang 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Master, can you provide a first issue on how to confirm the position of the hairspring on the swing wheel without marking the position of the outer pile of the hairspring🤝

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Use a sharpe. It’s easy to remove with a q-tip and alcohol

    • @kamluntang
      @kamluntang 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@watchrepairtutorials Perhaps it was me expressing it,What I want to know is,When the hairspring is removed from the swing wheel, its original position is not marked. How to determine the accurate position of the hairspring on the swing wheel. thanks!!

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kamluntang if there was no marking on the balance wheel, lay the hairspring on the balance cock with the hairspring stud in its place.
      Look at the position of the opening in the collet and then using that information lay it on the balance staff and stake it on.
      Then you can adjust it for beat error.
      Hope that answers your question.

    • @kamluntang
      @kamluntang 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks,Master@@watchrepairtutorials

  • @mirauldloufoukou7364
    @mirauldloufoukou7364 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Alex a still can't understand how you make this tool is there better explaining from the chart

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you download the lesson?

    • @mirauldloufoukou7364
      @mirauldloufoukou7364 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not the lesson the sheet that's on the petreon web page there isn't a lesson shows how to make this tool

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mirauldloufoukou7364 I have not made a video on making the tool. I will eventually but not at this time.

  • @haroldskelton979
    @haroldskelton979 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great method and demonstration Alex. As a caution to others, two mistakes I've made: 1. Your polish is "too good" and the polished screw stands out from the originals. 2. You polish too aggressively which results in shortening the screw head height so it sits too deep in the countersink, also telegraphing that the screw us not original. So many mistakes too be made learning this craft!

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good points. Often times all the screws need to be polished for consistency, that’s for sure.
      I have also found that the lapping films remove as little material as possible.
      Great comment sir.

  • @John-wx9oy
    @John-wx9oy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Were you a machinist or a mechanic in a former life, Alex? You seem very adept at fabricating and with tools of all sorts.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Not really. I was trained to work a lathe. But I also like to figure things out I live by the Creed, “ If the women don’t find you handsome, at least they should find you handy.”
      Red Green

  • @joehead1294
    @joehead1294 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn, thought I was seeing Nick Nolte for a sec... 😵‍💫

  • @amandagelien9612
    @amandagelien9612 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice video I haven't done much screw polishing Now I have no excuse.

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello Amanda,
      Try it. It works amazing well.
      -Alex

  • @skudworth1983
    @skudworth1983 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where can i find the leveling bolts for this tool? what are they called? @watchrepairtutorials

    • @watchrepairtutorials
      @watchrepairtutorials  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They are just cut from steel rod.
      There’s a couple of ways to attach them to the threaded screw that moves them in and out of the brass plate depending on what you have available available for tools. If you have a laid then you can just turn the threaded rod and the foot as one piece.
      The next easiest way would be to drill and tap the foot piece and then thread your screw into that.
      Another option would be to find A bolt that is round and uses a hex or Allan key.
      Search this phrase, “M6 x 6mm Full Thread Cap Head Screws (DIN 912) - Stainless Steel (A2)” and you will see what I mean.

  • @Cleatus546
    @Cleatus546 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you once again for another top notch video.
    I taught you well, Grasshopper 🫡