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BlackTalon
路路This Space for RentIt would be great if the new ones were offered with o-rings.
Forstner bands relaunched
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eugeneandresson
路I think I brought up this concern a while back (because, logically...), and I recall @TLIGuy mentioning that he has worn his for years, without apparent gauges on the inside of the lugs. Either way, I have just pre-ordered a new modern Forstner band 馃憤
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M'Bob
路This is a common issue with any sort of spring loaded end link. The damage is most often seen on softer cases, like this one that is 18k gold:
However, stainless steel cases are also affected:
Since there is nothing on the end link to keep it from moving relative to the case (as there typically is with fixed style end links) the relative motion of the parts, plus the pressure from the spring will eventually damage the case.
I usually advise my customers to avoid this sort of spring loaded end link, and people here have developed various work arounds to protect the cases from damage, such as fitting O-rings between the end link and the case.
Cheers, Al
One thing I'm missing here is about adding lubrication. I've heard the reason why not to, is that it attracts dirt, and that creates a paste that is more abrasive than the original situation. Oddly, dirty bicycle chains don't seem to wear down aluminum chainwheel teeth as much as one would expect, given the dirty environment they live in. What about silicone lube?
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eugeneandresson
路Oddly, dirty bicycle chains don't seem to wear down aluminum chainwheel teeth as much as one would expect, given the dirty environment they live in.
I guess that depends on how much one cycles. I do it almost daily. And I end up replacing chains and gear-clusters on the rear wheel once every two years (gear-clusters require replacement because they wear to the chain, and when one simply replaces the chain, it slips on the old gear-clusters...which is painful, and can be dangerous, and so one replaces both at the same time). I recently replaced the big gears (that the pedals are attached to) last year...that was after more than a decade of using my bicycle as my primary means of transport. Not sure if this is any use to your question Bob, just my experience.
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henrikaa
路I think I brought up this concern a while back (because, logically...), and I recall @TLIGuy mentioning that he has worn his for years, without apparent gauges on the inside of the lugs. Either way, I have just pre-ordered a new modern Forstner band 馃憤
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Jantar
路Thanks for posting the direct link. I had signed up to be notified when preordering was available but I never received the email.
Order in! Looking forward to it.
Order in! Looking forward to it.
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Togri v. 2.0
路路Wow! Custom title... coolI received an e-mail for pre-order available and just ordered one. This better not be a scam 馃榿 Really looking forward to it
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Forstnerbands
路It would be great if the new ones were offered with o-rings.
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Forstnerbands
路Thanks for posting the direct link. I had signed up to be notified when preordering was available but I never received the email.
Order in! Looking forward to it.
Thanks so much to everyone for the warm welcome and support! Looking forward to fulfilling your orders! I鈥檒l keep everyone appraised of status.
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kingsrider
路Hello, can we pre-order the horned end version too?.
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JPE.88305
路Pre-ordered mine.
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Forstnerbands
路Hello, can we pre-order the horned end version too?.
Hi there! The horned version is still in development but should be ready for pre-orders sometime this year.
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mancio
路I tried my Rolex spring bars on my vintage JB mesh and ended up breaking the braceletwhen the rivets that hold the endpiece together broke (expensive lesson learned: don鈥檛 force a fat spring bar into a hole not dimensioned for fat spring bars). I am reluctant to fit other spring bars on my Sub or GMT as I have yet to fint spring bars with the same tip width as the Rolex OEM. Most 20mm spring bars will slide around a bit in the lugholes.
But you had the bracelet with the springs or the fixed one (see attachment?)
@Forstnerbands Are you planning to reissue this model as well?
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mancio
路Sorry about that! Having a little trouble with the mailing list.
Thanks so much to everyone for the warm welcome and support! Looking forward to fulfilling your orders! I鈥檒l keep everyone appraised of status.
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BlackTalon
路路This Space for RentI had signed up to be notified when preordering was available but I never received the email.
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Forstnerbands
路O crap, sorry to hear about that 馃檨
But you had the bracelet with the springs or the fixed one (see attachment?)
@Forstnerbands Are you planning to reissue this model as well?
That model is effectively the same as what we are releasing. Are you wondering about fixed end lugs instead of spring loaded lugs?
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Forstnerbands
路Question. The smaller size band fit wrist form 5.5 up what size. Since on my original the clasp is pretty much on the lugs, i was wondering if the short version might be a better fit?
The close to lug look is our favorite 馃榾
Aside from that, the issue is primarily your hand size. If you have big hands, and the original length fits, it might be hard to get the short version on your wrist. If you have smaller wrists, and presumably smaller hands, the short version is the way to go.
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TLIGuy
路Always wanted to try the JB on a vintage Sub or GMT
I wear my 1967 GMT on the JB Champion quite often. Pictures do not do the combination justice. Super light and a very unique retro look. I use Omega OEM spring bars with no issues.
