Comments on: Tuesday Tools – Hand Removers http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/ A mechanical watchmaker in a digital world Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Alex http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/comment-page-1/#comment-20453 Alex Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:04:57 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/#comment-20453 Yes you are probably right J.Peter, I will most likely end up lashing out for a pair in the end. The problem I have with the Benrus is that there is almost no room between the hour hand and the dial. I may be able to use the dial to push the hands up a bit. That's the plan so far. Yes you are probably right J.Peter, I will most likely end up lashing out for a pair in the end. The problem I have with the Benrus is that there is almost no room between the hour hand and the dial. I may be able to use the dial to push the hands up a bit. That’s the plan so far.

]]> By: J.Peter http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/comment-page-1/#comment-20438 J.Peter Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:54:04 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/#comment-20438 Removing hands can be one of the most nerve-wrecking parts of a watch repair because there is so much potential for catastrophic failure. A good pair of levers is nice, but I use my Presto hand remover 95% of the time. As for the cost for hand removers. How long would it take you to make a pair? Days? Would it be worth it, remember that they have to be perfectly tempered so they are not too brittle and not too flexible. I bet you could find some used levers for much less than $200, but maybe not. I do have some broken ones around the shop so they are expendable, not like some tools which last forever. Removing hands can be one of the most nerve-wrecking parts of a watch repair because there is so much potential for catastrophic failure. A good pair of levers is nice, but I use my Presto hand remover 95% of the time. As for the cost for hand removers. How long would it take you to make a pair? Days? Would it be worth it, remember that they have to be perfectly tempered so they are not too brittle and not too flexible. I bet you could find some used levers for much less than $200, but maybe not. I do have some broken ones around the shop so they are expendable, not like some tools which last forever.

]]> By: Alex http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/comment-page-1/#comment-20436 Alex Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:06:16 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/#comment-20436 Removing hands seems to be the hardest part of taking a watch apart. Looking at my Benrus GG-W-113 which needs a service this is going to be a very delicate operation which I would not even attempt without some very fine hand levers. The Bergeon 30018 look like they could probably do the job although I'm not going to pay $160 - $200 for a set, seems criminal. Removing hands seems to be the hardest part of taking a watch apart. Looking at my Benrus GG-W-113 which needs a service this is going to be a very delicate operation which I would not even attempt without some very fine hand levers. The Bergeon 30018 look like they could probably do the job although I’m not going to pay $160 – $200 for a set, seems criminal.

]]> By: J.Peter http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/comment-page-1/#comment-389 J.Peter Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:39:07 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/#comment-389 Kevin, Two things, practice lots and be careful not to slip. Although a hand press does make things a lot easier. Kevin,

Two things, practice lots and be careful not to slip. Although a hand press does make things a lot easier.

]]> By: Kevin http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/comment-page-1/#comment-387 Kevin Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:19:45 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/#comment-387 I've just discovered your blog, and it makes great reading. I wondered if you had any tips for putting the hands back on the watch? I'm starting to get better at removing them (I've been using a presto as well), but I find it can be quite tricky to put them back, and get very nervous about marking the dial. I’ve just discovered your blog, and it makes great reading.

I wondered if you had any tips for putting the hands back on the watch? I’m starting to get better at removing them (I’ve been using a presto as well), but I find it can be quite tricky to put them back, and get very nervous about marking the dial.

]]> By: J.Peter http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/comment-page-1/#comment-120 J.Peter Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:00:06 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/#comment-120 <p>First, Bergeon doesn't make tools, they distribute them. Second, their tools are hit or miss. Many of the tools they distribute are fantastic, like the pair of hand levers I use all the time, others are pretty poor. They are constantly changing suppliers and their quality is up and down. You sometimes get lucky, sometimes you don't. One thing is for sure they offer a wider supply of watchmaking tools than anybody else I am aware of. I think you'll find lots of watchmakers who agree with me.</p> First, Bergeon doesn’t make tools, they distribute them. Second, their tools are hit or miss. Many of the tools they distribute are fantastic, like the pair of hand levers I use all the time, others are pretty poor. They are constantly changing suppliers and their quality is up and down. You sometimes get lucky, sometimes you don’t. One thing is for sure they offer a wider supply of watchmaking tools than anybody else I am aware of. I think you’ll find lots of watchmakers who agree with me.

]]> By: youdontneedmyname http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/comment-page-1/#comment-118 youdontneedmyname Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:24:38 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2008/04/02/hand-removers/#comment-118 One more thing you're trash talking Bergeon one of the most respected makers of tools One more thing you’re trash talking Bergeon one of the most respected makers of tools

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