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Dan S
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A full length lab coat and I have a separate pair of shoes that will only be used in the anteroom and cleanroom. That is pretty typical in the industry. I was recently at the Omega service and training center in New Jersey, that is what they do there as well. They also have sticky mats everywhere.
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For people interested in cleanroom clothing, different levels of garb are required for different particle count rooms. So it sounds like the standard for a typical watch repair cleanroom is probably a bit lower than class 100,000.

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That looks like a nice build. Since you are going to be maintaining positive pressure, are you sealing the joints in the precast panels, and along the top of the walls? Positive pressure can result in some funny things in the surrounding spaces if there is air leakage where not intended. I've seen it turn a membrane roof into a moon bounce. Plus you will be using more power to keep pumping in air to maintain the desired pressure.
 
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That looks like a nice build. Since you are going to be maintaining positive pressure, are you sealing the joints in the precast panels, and along the top of the walls? Positive pressure can result in some funny things in the surrounding spaces if there is air leakage where not intended. I've seen it turn a membrane roof into a moon bounce. Plus you will be using more power to keep pumping in air to maintain the desired pressure.
Yes, that was considered. I went through quite a bit of caulk to seal those very area.
 
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Dude, that Omega foot prints are really cool. This was very satisfying to run trough these pictures. Amazing looking workshop.
 
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Blah blah blah… I can’t believe how much people charge for servicing a watch!!??!?… blah blah blah….

I think that seeing projects like this and having read Archers threads about the cost of equipment helps put it into perspective for people.

You can always find someone to do the job cheaper, but wouldn’t you rather someone work on your watch who takes it as seriously as the watchmakers on this forum! Out of curiosity where abouts are you located?

love seeing the progress on this!
 
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Blah blah blah… I can’t believe how much people charge for servicing a watch!!??!?… blah blah blah….

I think that seeing projects like this and having read Archers threads about the cost of equipment helps put it into perspective for people.

You can always find someone to do the job cheaper, but wouldn’t you rather someone work on your watch who takes it as seriously as the watchmakers on this forum! Out of curiosity where abouts are you located?

love seeing the progress on this!
Well said!
 
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Blah blah blah… I can’t believe how much people charge for servicing a watch!!??!?… blah blah blah….

I think that seeing projects like this and having read Archers threads about the cost of equipment helps put it into perspective for people.

You can always find someone to do the job cheaper, but wouldn’t you rather someone work on your watch who takes it as seriously as the watchmakers on this forum! Out of curiosity where abouts are you located?

love seeing the progress on this!
Minnesota.
 
perks713
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I have a good friend that moved to Minnesota a few years back. Always planned to make a trip out but kids happened and then covid happened. Some day!
 
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A few minor updates. The grilles are installed for the filtered air inlets:

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My new microscope arrived:

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At some point I will get tubing for the manometer run; then I can fine tune the air flow. You want positive pressure in a clean room, but it doesn’t have to be a crazy amount.

With the fan on high the door is self closing:

 
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Deafcon
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The target is .02 to .2 inches of water. I’m right in the middle.
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Question of the day.

Is it manometer, or manometer...
 
Deafcon
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Heavy on the nom, so manometer. Kinda like this, with “eter” on the end.
 
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Heavy on the nom, so manometer. Kinda like this, with “eter” on the end.

Not according to my old engineering manager from Czechoslovakia (as it was called when he lived there). He also had great trouble with "Connecticut", and "eavestrough" so for that one he just started saying "gutter!" 😁

His most famous one was "atomotitive apprentences" when trying to say automotive apprentices.

Dwyer makes good stuff - bought a pile of these back in the day, mostly for measuring furnace atmospheres. Thanks for the Muppet clip - brings me back to my childhood!
 
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Wow, that is super professional looking, nice work. I like your choice of various wood tones.
 
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Wow, that is super professional looking, nice work. I like your choice of various wood tones.
Thank you. I’m quite happy with how it turned out.
 
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The artwork is framed up in the cleanroom:
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I found a good hanger for my lab coats:
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The epoxy floor is done in the main shop:
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JimInOz
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Insanely jealous of your setup.

But at least my winder stand is better than yours!

😁

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Deafcon
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Insanely jealous of your setup.

But at least my winder stand is better than yours!

😁

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With the cost of lumber, I had to use that 2x4 scrap for something. That’s probably $20 worth. 😀
 
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More tools arrived yesterday. I already have a case back opener and hand installation press, but not Omega ones. The case back tool will torque the back to a specified level.
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I’m still waiting on the case holder that installs into the lower part of the tool. Most of the case back took was made by VOH, which makes some of the finest tools available.
I used the hand installation tool while at Omega training. It was nice having the charts which tell you exactly which runner to use:

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The Bergeon version hand installation tool is very nice as well. It is always nice to have options.
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I also now have movements boxes for the most common movements I service. These are nice to have as it protects the movement while it is on the timing machine when initial results are being checked before final assembly and casing.
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FREDMAYCOIN
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Very impressive shop and attention to detail. When will you be open for business?
 
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