How to use a WATCHMAKERS STAKING TOOL Set to REPLACE a RIVETED balance staff!

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This video is about removing an OLD riveted balance staff and replacing it with a NEW one - all using my favorite tool: the watchmakers staking tool (Watch staking set). I show the whole process, including the different stumps and punches and other specific tools to use for various purposes in this process so that you can do this yourself with ease.
A sign of needing to replace your balance staff: If your balance is wobbly and your watch won't run, it may be that a pivot was broken and the riveted balance staff needs replaced.
Pocket Watch Repair: I am working on a Waltham Key Wind Model 1877. This Pocket Watch was made in April or June of 1881. There was only 500 of them made on that run.
One of the pivots was broken off of this staff, so I had to remove the old riveted balance staff and then replace it! The watchmakers staking tool makes it possible!
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00:00 Intro
00:42 Taking the balance bridge off and discovering something
01:05 How to take the Hairspring off (using a set of modified hand removers)
01:39 Centering the Hole for the Stump on the Staking Tool
02:05 The punch that will be used to remove the roller table
02:22 The Stump used has a slot in it to protect the roller jewel
02:39 Remove the roller table with a few light taps
03:16 How to punch the old riveted staff out of the balance
03:25 Balance Staff Removal Tool and how to use it on the Staking Tool
04:41 The balance without the old balance staff and ready for the new balance staff
04:48 Drawing to explain what will be done
05:45 Finding the right size hole on the staking tool die plate for the new riveted staff
05:57 Take the Balance and set it over the new staff
06:08 Using the flat faced punch that has the hole in it and reasoning
07:35 Finishing up the riveting process
08:35 Checking the work: Is the rivet flattened?
08:15 Using A Pin Vise to check the work
08:28 Putting it all back together

Пікірлер: 23

@markclelland3510 Жыл бұрын

Good job and great explanation. Pretty much the same method I use. I usually mark the balance so my roller table and hair spring go back in relatively the same spot. That’s just me me being lazy about adjusting 😉😁. Great video as always, nice to see tools and their uses.

@myhobbiesarenotcheap Жыл бұрын

That's actually good advice! Thanks for your feedback!

@johnhannon Жыл бұрын

Some newer Walthams had a friction fit staff. They are much easier to work with. Another method of removing riveted staffs is to use a watchmaker's lathe and graver to cut off the rivet edge. This takes a lot of skill and practice. I am enjoying your videos. And Yes, I agree, this hobby is NOT cheap..

@321-Gone Ай бұрын

Great video. Well spoken. thanks. Some folk will file the old rivet down to make the shaft come of the wheel a little easier. Afraid of damaging or expanding the center hole in wheel because of old rivet. But you have to be very attentive do to file the wheel. It never hurts to mark the direction of the impulse jewel.

@myhobbiesarenotcheap Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. That is a good way to remove the staff.

@JDRichard 9 ай бұрын

Good job and great drawing

@myhobbiesarenotcheap 9 ай бұрын

Thanks JD! I really enjoy watching your pocket watch videos! I have learned a lot and it is fascinating watching you use tools that I don't have (yet). Thanks for watching!

@sylversyrfer6894 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Thank you!!

@nomadismileseeker6611 9 ай бұрын

Man what’s a good resource for getting into pocket watches for a newbie?

@myhobbiesarenotcheap 9 ай бұрын

Besides watching my videos, I recommend searching FB for groups who specialize in pocket watches, and also the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) Forum has a lot of good info! Also, buying cheap ones on ebay to experiment with is helpful!! Thanks for watching!

@alantinker9879 Жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation. How do you know the size of the balance to be replaced, any tips in sizing them would help me as struggling to work it out.😊

@myhobbiesarenotcheap 11 ай бұрын

I made this video ( I got this idea from your question.. so thanks!!). and I am hoping it will help! Please let me know! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6yUjbuflrucqGg.html

@vichardy3504 9 ай бұрын

Just getting into the hobby and also am finding it not to be cheap. Balance staff work is probably a ways away but I'm gathering information as I go. So where do you buy tools like the balance staff remover tool and staking sets? I've looked at ebay and I can't find the remover and the staking sets are all missing stakes, etc. Anyway, thanks in advance and I'm loving your videos, learning a lot.

@myhobbiesarenotcheap 9 ай бұрын

eBay is the only place I have been able to find MOST of the vintage items. You have to check every couple of days, as new ones are put up. Also, even buying an incomplete set is okay, if you understand that you need to purchase the other stakes or punches as you go. You also may want to join the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) and go to a show. They have them in most states - people sell watches and watch tools, etc. You may have to be a member to get in.. not sure... Hope this helps!

@user-em7wb2yg6i Жыл бұрын

Hey G-POP!

@myhobbiesarenotcheap Жыл бұрын

Hey Taylor!!!

@soundmindtv2911 5 ай бұрын

I actually need to do this for the first time on an Elgin, and I have a Hamilton I need to do as well. Do you know where I can buy correct size hole jewels for the Hamilton? I do have the measurements but haven't found where to buy them. First one: Pivot 0.14 mm Dia 1.115 mm Thickness 0.3 mm Second one: Pivot 0.14 mm Dia 1.14 Thickness 0.33

@myhobbiesarenotcheap 5 ай бұрын

Sometimes the best thing to do is find a donor movement that is being sold for parts and scavenge what you can off of it. Jewels are hard to fit because pivot hole sizes are different. You may want to try some of the larger watch part suppliers online (because you already have the measurements).

@soundmindtv2911 5 ай бұрын

@@myhobbiesarenotcheap thanks for the reply!