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Hi guys, Bill here. OK, since I started this post so I figured I should be the test dummy. I had some spare watch parts form a watch that I will not repairing and used a steam cleaner to clean them. Some of the parts were, cock without hairspring, main plate w/ jewels removed, train wheels, watch case. Now realize I have been using a steam machine for over 25 years. The parts came out clean and unharmed and the moisture from the steam pretty much dries immediatley but I still put them in a dryer. It does not take long under the steam to clean them and should not warp or distort the metal. Now, I would not try to clean the escape wheel or any thing that delicate. This is my two cents worth, you will just have to try it yourself to see what you think. Just use commom sense.
Just a side note. I am a little dissapointed that I have not had any feedback from someone that would be interested in helping with a little OJT. Not even a ” If you were a little closer or if I had the time”. Maybe I have not given it enough time?