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  1. JimInOz Ω 2

    JimInOz Melbourne Australia Aug 19, 2014

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    And of course anybody else who may be interested.

    Finally got all the parts for my vintage watchmakers lathe sorted and mocked up. Now all I have to do is pull it all apart again and restore the finish where parts are rusty and dirty. Then I have to build the speed controller and then put it all back together.

    Here are some shots for you Jim, any feedback welcome.

    Cheers

    Jim (the other Jim)

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  2. pitpro

    pitpro Likes the game. Aug 19, 2014

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    make me an 'Oz' watch will ya;)
     
  3. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 19, 2014

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    And don't forget, you can wind your fishing reels with it too :D
     
  4. UncleBuck Ω 2

    UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Aug 19, 2014

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    A vintage watchmaker's lathe with a printed circuit board?
    What evil wizardry do we see here?

    Jim, you are the McGuyver of the watch world !!

    I am really interested in your drive belt as I need a replacement.

    I have finally met someone with a case of OCD as severe as mine (see garage photos),
    are there others among you?
     
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  5. JimInOz Ω 2

    JimInOz Melbourne Australia Aug 20, 2014

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    JimInOz Melbourne Australia Aug 20, 2014

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    The motor runs at 10,000 RPM :eek:

    That's why the electronics are involved! :D
     
  7. JimInOz Ω 2

    JimInOz Melbourne Australia Aug 20, 2014

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    You mean..................there are others............................like us?

    :cool:
     
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  8. JimInOz Ω 2

    JimInOz Melbourne Australia Aug 20, 2014

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    Jeez, I fuck3d that up didn't I.
     
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