In this video, I introduce my Boley 8mm Geneva Swiss style watchmaker's lathe. I demonstrate how the lathe headstock is serviced and set up to be fully functional, including a custom built murphy desk. The universal jeweler's motor is also disassembled and cleaned. The first use case is to turn a brand new stem for my Elgin B.W. Raymond railroad grade pocket watch, which is created using some blued steel stock.
I am an amateur who enjoys restoring vintage watches to working order. Constructive critiques of the process are welcome. I am always learning.
Contact info:
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Many of my tools I use are affordable. If you're interested in getting started with watch repair and would like to use what I use, I've included some links below. I earn a small commission from Amazon if purchases are made using these links.
Useful Texts:
Watch Repairer's Manual: https://amzn.to/3knrwdG
Watchmaker's Lathe: https://amzn.to/3D02WGb
Tools:
Movement Holder (pocket watches): https://amzn.to/3H9JBUv
Movement Holder (wrist watches): https://amzn.to/3JeG2iv
Ceramic Tipped Tweezers: https://amzn.to/3QP1qMH
Finger cots: https://amzn.to/3CXbXzJ
Micrometer: https://amzn.to/3QNGN3C and Stand: https://amzn.to/3iIyF86
Rodico: https://amzn.to/3kr5RBb
Tweezers: https://amzn.to/3GNFEVi
10X Loupe: https://amzn.to/3iLfome
Levers: https://amzn.to/3XB4RZG
Demagnetizer: https://amzn.to/3ZINUhS
Screwdrivers: https://amzn.to/3Xr7gqo
Diamond grit sharpening cards: https://amzn.to/3Fpzo60
Crocker style graver sharpener: https://amzn.to/3ZQLe1c
Cleaning:
Mesh Baskets: https://amzn.to/3ITqikE
Ultrasonic: https://amzn.to/3wcO7wg
Mason Jars: https://amzn.to/3WkUfgB
Cleaning Solution: https://amzn.to/3XwQ16I
Rinsing Solution: https://amzn.to/3wdgAlA
Cleaning Brushes: https://amzn.to/3QPnSp8
Lubrication:
Oilers: https://amzn.to/3Xi8LXR
DX Grease: https://amzn.to/3ZO0kVU
Moebius 941: https://amzn.to/3Hf6g2X
Moebius 9010: https://amzn.to/3CVGM7Y
Moebius D5: https://amzn.to/3ITqikE
Buffing and Polishing:
PolyWatch: https://amzn.to/3XlVTja
Polishing Compound: https://amzn.to/3QQ1r33
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and the Problem
1:30 Unboxing the Lathe
2:55 Servicing the Headstock
6:04 Motor Work
8:12 Murphy Desk
8:52 Lathe Assembly
9:57 Graver Sharpening
10:30 Turning the Stem
11:31 End Result
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Prelude No. 2 by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons
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