Opinion on Working on Several Watches at Once

[maitai11]

Hey Paul,

Ummmm…I think I’m already addicted to tools…HAHAHA…

Thanks, Chris.

And Bernie.

And Randy. You’re in there, too, Paul, haha. William, Ren, Jan, etc…

I’m glad you’re showing me your way of approaching books – and even those tough days of getting a case of the “watchmaking blues.” I’ve already experienced a couple of those

I think I mentioned in another thread where I was cussing out my car – I was working underneath, and literally bending wrenches to try and get a nut loose. I called my brother-in-law Pete, and he said, “Get away from it…”

I asked, “You mean physically? Like, quit doing it for now?”

“Yup, just get away from it…”

I walked away hunched over from back pain, went and ate lunch, cleaned up, changed clothes, sat on my rump for a while, then went back underneath the beast. After I looked on the opposite side of the frame, I found the problem – the nut was WELDED TO THE FRAME!!!

Get away, indeed :ugeek: 💡 😯 😮 😆

BUT, I just get sucked right back into watchmaking whenever I have one of those days… I have a feeling that, when I retire from the fire service in about 4 1/2 years, this is going to be something very central in my life, as I’ll only be 50 years old by then – but will never want to work for anyone else another day in my life. I’ve got enough in the way of skills (home inspections, locksmithing, life/executive coaching, and now watchmaking) to set up shop in my home, and be my own boss. I’m very much looking forward to it! In the meantime, I have this site, everyone’s opinion (to form the COTTER METHOD:), Bob’s vids, book, downloads, etc. to get primed and ready to do this full-time or part-time. This will be a huge part of my APPRENTICESHIP – which, I know is not the traditional way to do this, but I have a brother who is a phone call away, all of you guys, and some wild kinds of passion for all of this

By the way, speaking of apprenticeships, groups of guys/gals, differing opinions, etc…has anyone ever thought of doing a TASCIONE WATHCMAKING CONVENTION somewhere, somehow? A weekend where we can all meet at a hotel some place centrally located and do seminars, meet and greets, networking, skills workshops, etc?

Bob? Bob, are you out there? 😆

First order of business: “How to Become a Shipboard Watchmaker, by Bob Tascione!” Hahaha. By the way, Bob, I have that exact tabletop watchmaking bench that you pictured in your book in the section on tools. I love the fact that you have one on your sailboat! I would love to experience something like that! Maybe you can start, “Tascione’s World Traveller Sailing Course,” haha. Perhaps we can all go see Chris in Spain – or HEY! Could it be possible to have something in HAWAII??? The possibilities are endless! I hope there are interested folks, I would surely love getting together and meeting all of you

Bob? Are you anywhere reading this, Bob?

I also have a secret wish to be able to have the absolute pleasure and honor of perhaps doing a couple one-day “apprenticeships” with a watchmaker in their shop…I know this is a very lofty idea, but one can wish and daydream…You know, like, “Bring your nephew to work day…” something like that. For now, that is my very secret (not anymore haha) desire. That’s how much of an impact you guys have made on me. I’d say that’s a pretty deep mark

OK Paul, I’ve covered it all, I think. THANK YOU for taking the time to share all of that with me. Take care, brother (you actually seem closer to my age

Best,

Tim

[bernie weishapl]

Paul has a lot of good advice. I have been in my shop and working on a clock. Like last week I was taking apart a clock and flipped a chime cam that trips the chime. It was stuck tight. When I put my screwdrivers under it and it finally popped I should have did one thing like putting the hand on to catch it before it popped. I never did find it and still haven’t so ordered one. That was the day I walked out and didn’t look at the clock for 2 days. Yes we all have those days. When I drop something, break something, etc. I always walk away and leave it. I am happy to say the clock part came in and the clock is finished, on the test stand, timed with the microset to 3600 bph and is happily ticking away. So what Paul says we have all been there done that.

Would love the meet and greet Tim but being on a fixed income with grandkids probably would be a stretch with me. I only have been able to attend a thing like this was in Denver since I could drive and had relatives to stay with. It would be cool though.

[bernie weishapl]

Paul has a lot of good advice. I have been in my shop and working on a clock. Like last week I was taking apart a clock and flipped a chime cam that trips the chime. It was stuck tight. When I put my screwdrivers under it and it finally popped I should have did one thing like putting the hand on to catch it before it popped. I never did find it and still haven’t so ordered one. That was the day I walked out and didn’t look at the clock for 2 days. Yes we all have those days. When I drop something, break something, etc. I always walk away and leave it. I am happy to say the clock part came in and the clock is finished, on the test stand, timed with the microset to 3600 bph and is happily ticking away. So what Paul says we have all been there done that.

Would love the meet and greet Tim but being on a fixed income with grandkids probably would be a stretch with me. I only have been able to attend a thing like this was in Denver since I could drive and had relatives to stay with. It would be cool though.

[bernie weishapl]

Paul has a lot of good advice. I have been in my shop and working on a clock. Like last week I was taking apart a clock and flipped a chime cam that trips the chime. It was stuck tight. When I put my screwdrivers under it and it finally popped I should have did one thing like putting the hand on to catch it before it popped. I never did find it and still haven’t so ordered one. That was the day I walked out and didn’t look at the clock for 2 days. Yes we all have those days. When I drop something, break something, etc. I always walk away and leave it. I am happy to say the clock part came in and the clock is finished, on the test stand, timed with the microset to 3600 bph and is happily ticking away. So what Paul says we have all been there done that.

Would love the meet and greet Tim but being on a fixed income with grandkids probably would be a stretch with me. I only have been able to attend a thing like this was in Denver since I could drive and had relatives to stay with. It would be cool though.

[maitai11]

PARTY AT BERNIE’S HOUSE!!!!!!!!

😆 😆 😆 💡 💡 💡 ❗ ❗ ❗

[maitai11]

PARTY AT BERNIE’S HOUSE!!!!!!!!

😆 😆 😆 💡 💡 💡 ❗ ❗ ❗

[maitai11]

PARTY AT BERNIE’S HOUSE!!!!!!!!

😆 😆 😆 💡 💡 💡 ❗ ❗ ❗

[namonllor1953]

Hi Tim,
You might consider looking into joining the NAWCC. I joined and have met some really neat members here locally, whom are willing to help me out with whatever questions I may have. The other good thing about membership is attending the meets. You can usually get tools at reasonable prices, get advice from others who have been where you’re going, which will help you avoid pitfalls. Not only that, it’s a great oppertunity to network with others of like mind.
Another option is, subscribing to some of the watchmakers and clockmakers Youtube Channels. There’s a bunch of them and I watch them whenever I’m not sure in how to handle a certain situation.
For me…I too had to walk away from the Ingraham movement on the bench today. I’ve had to take it apart more times than I care to mention. The verge is between the plates and was in desperate need of adjustment due to wear divots and need of filing and polishing. The escape wheel teeth were in need if straightening and facing. After finally getting to the point where I think I just about have all the little bugs removed/fixed/taken care of, I assemble the movement…give a quick once over with the old eyeballs…go to wind the puppy up, so as to remve the “C” clamp…..The innermost part of the MS is a bit more open than necessary and it’s not holding on to the pin on the arbor. ………………….Time to make Joe Collins’ Mainspring Winder…………..I really thought I’d be buttoning up the Ingraham project, Dang.
Goes to prove, If you think the grass is greener on the other side of the fence…….It’s time to water your lawn!!!

[namonllor1953]

Hi Tim,
You might consider looking into joining the NAWCC. I joined and have met some really neat members here locally, whom are willing to help me out with whatever questions I may have. The other good thing about membership is attending the meets. You can usually get tools at reasonable prices, get advice from others who have been where you’re going, which will help you avoid pitfalls. Not only that, it’s a great oppertunity to network with others of like mind.
Another option is, subscribing to some of the watchmakers and clockmakers Youtube Channels. There’s a bunch of them and I watch them whenever I’m not sure in how to handle a certain situation.
For me…I too had to walk away from the Ingraham movement on the bench today. I’ve had to take it apart more times than I care to mention. The verge is between the plates and was in desperate need of adjustment due to wear divots and need of filing and polishing. The escape wheel teeth were in need if straightening and facing. After finally getting to the point where I think I just about have all the little bugs removed/fixed/taken care of, I assemble the movement…give a quick once over with the old eyeballs…go to wind the puppy up, so as to remve the “C” clamp…..The innermost part of the MS is a bit more open than necessary and it’s not holding on to the pin on the arbor. ………………….Time to make Joe Collins’ Mainspring Winder…………..I really thought I’d be buttoning up the Ingraham project, Dang.
Goes to prove, If you think the grass is greener on the other side of the fence…….It’s time to water your lawn!!!

[namonllor1953]

Hi Tim,
You might consider looking into joining the NAWCC. I joined and have met some really neat members here locally, whom are willing to help me out with whatever questions I may have. The other good thing about membership is attending the meets. You can usually get tools at reasonable prices, get advice from others who have been where you’re going, which will help you avoid pitfalls. Not only that, it’s a great oppertunity to network with others of like mind.
Another option is, subscribing to some of the watchmakers and clockmakers Youtube Channels. There’s a bunch of them and I watch them whenever I’m not sure in how to handle a certain situation.
For me…I too had to walk away from the Ingraham movement on the bench today. I’ve had to take it apart more times than I care to mention. The verge is between the plates and was in desperate need of adjustment due to wear divots and need of filing and polishing. The escape wheel teeth were in need if straightening and facing. After finally getting to the point where I think I just about have all the little bugs removed/fixed/taken care of, I assemble the movement…give a quick once over with the old eyeballs…go to wind the puppy up, so as to remve the “C” clamp…..The innermost part of the MS is a bit more open than necessary and it’s not holding on to the pin on the arbor. ………………….Time to make Joe Collins’ Mainspring Winder…………..I really thought I’d be buttoning up the Ingraham project, Dang.
Goes to prove, If you think the grass is greener on the other side of the fence…….It’s time to water your lawn!!!

[maitai11]

Thanks Ren!

I appreciate the advice, and will look into joining up a little bit down the road, after I’ve squared a few things away on the homefront

Thanks also for sharing your frustrations, challenges, and ultimate triumphs!

Best,

Tim

[maitai11]

Thanks Ren!

I appreciate the advice, and will look into joining up a little bit down the road, after I’ve squared a few things away on the homefront

Thanks also for sharing your frustrations, challenges, and ultimate triumphs!

Best,

Tim

[maitai11]

Thanks Ren!

I appreciate the advice, and will look into joining up a little bit down the road, after I’ve squared a few things away on the homefront

Thanks also for sharing your frustrations, challenges, and ultimate triumphs!

Best,

Tim

[maitai11]

Randy –

Just received my screwdriver set in the mail yesterday – and tried them out when I was taking stuff out and reinstalling when I made that correction to the banking pin.

Thank you, very much, for the tipoff and suggestion. I’ll go for quality any day of the week – without the cost of buying something because of the name. In this case, it seems this manufacturer really got a bullseye. I like the stand – rotates just fine for me – and I like the range of screw sizes. I have every screwdriver I think I’ll ever need for watches – and I love the fact that they put extras in the blade storage! They work like a dream.

Thanks again!

Best,

Tim

[maitai11]

Randy –

Just received my screwdriver set in the mail yesterday – and tried them out when I was taking stuff out and reinstalling when I made that correction to the banking pin.

Thank you, very much, for the tipoff and suggestion. I’ll go for quality any day of the week – without the cost of buying something because of the name. In this case, it seems this manufacturer really got a bullseye. I like the stand – rotates just fine for me – and I like the range of screw sizes. I have every screwdriver I think I’ll ever need for watches – and I love the fact that they put extras in the blade storage! They work like a dream.

Thanks again!

Best,

Tim

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