Adrian-VTA
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Jul 6, 2013 17:07:17 GMT -8
Hey Guys, As some of you are aware, I'm working on some SEIKO specific horological tools and bits. Here are the next 2 additions to the lineup - First one is a movement holder specifically designed to fit the 6139/6138 movement with a few tweaks for convenience. It's designed so you only need to tighten one screw (which will be a thumb screw in the final version) to get an absolutely perfect fit on the movement. I found one weakness of a lot of movement holders is they often don't hold the movement brilliantly. It also allows you to install a crown/stem, and with the design, you can get to the back side of the movement without taking it out of the holder, handy for oiling jewels. Finally, being plastic, it will not mark your movement. Next are movement containers. The final version will have a lid too. These are really handy if, like me, you keep a lot of spare movements around, or like to keep "ready to swap" movements. Also good if you're posting movements. The first one isfor the 6139, but I can make any size.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2013 17:15:47 GMT -8
halO8, Those look like they will be really good tools thunbsup.gif
My medium is wood and I've been working on designs as well. They will only be for me but I love the challenge just as you do a063
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Adrian-VTA
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Jul 8, 2013 22:10:29 GMT -8
Thanks for the positive comments guys! I've pretty much finished a few of them now. Here are some more images - Storage containers with lids - S-510 re-production (S-501 coming soon) - Press dies that actually fit (custom ones can be made too) - Balance holders (I don't like these super delicate parts sliding around in a box) -
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Adrian-VTA
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Jul 19, 2013 17:34:50 GMT -8
More new products - High quality press dies that actually fit your crystal! I had loads of issues with the cheap press dies warping, cracking, you name it. These ones are made from high quality ABS and are exactly the right size. I can also custom make any die you want. Tell me your shape, size, side angle or even dome height, and I can make it.
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sdoocms
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Post by sdoocms on Jul 19, 2013 17:50:13 GMT -8
Those items are really looking good. Keep up the good work!
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jul 19, 2013 17:53:54 GMT -8
Very nice offerings!
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Adrian-VTA
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Jul 19, 2013 17:55:17 GMT -8
Thanks guys!
I should add I can make square, rectangular, hexagonal, octagonal, anything in a press die.
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Adrian-VTA
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Aug 5, 2013 4:31:04 GMT -8
I just completed the first production pieces of my S-501 reproduction. I'll have them available VERY soon. Here's an image -
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Post by bobbymike on Aug 6, 2013 8:19:48 GMT -8
Nicely done.
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Post by SeikoPsycho on Aug 7, 2013 15:02:11 GMT -8
Nice work!
Please let me know when the s-501 is available.
Tom
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