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Re:Mechanical Watch by jrockway on Monday December 11, 2023 @11:50AM (#38602187)
That is a great channel. It's definitely made me consider getting into that hobby. Seems very relaxing.
Re:Mechanical Watch by tomchuk on Monday December 11, 2023 @03:30PM (#38605093)
Very relaxing. Until impossibly small $15 Incabloc springs start flying around the room. I'm convinced these sublimate into a vapor the moment they fly out of view of your loupe.
Re:Mechanical Watch by mianos on Monday December 11, 2023 @04:41PM (#38605902)
Not relaxing to me, like the YouTube videos. It is difficult and frustrating. It is very easy to wreck things like brass threads. Often lots of things are seized up on anything more than a few years old. Fun all the same.
Re:Mechanical Watch by Double_a_92 on Tuesday December 12, 2023 @02:32AM (#38610704)
If screws seem seized up make sure that your screwdrivers tips are properly shaped.
Re:Mechanical Watch by mianos on Tuesday December 12, 2023 @09:53PM (#38622076)
I do, I have a fine whetstone. I agree, properly sharp/shaped screwdrivers make a huge difference. I think I need a better roller sharpening guide, and lots more stuff. :)