http://watchmakingblog.com/2009/04/07/barrel-closers/ A mechanical watchmaker in a digital world Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:09:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 http://watchmakingblog.com/2009/04/07/barrel-closers/comment-page-1/#comment-48593 Tick Talk » 14 Great Stocking Stuffers for Watchmakers Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:15:44 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/?p=934#comment-48593 [...] in his or her arsenal. Not only does this little tool make closing barrels a snap, as we’ve mentioned on the blog here before, it’s also an invaluable tool for adjusting the endshake of the barrel arbor in [...] [...] in his or her arsenal. Not only does this little tool make closing barrels a snap, as we’ve mentioned on the blog here before, it’s also an invaluable tool for adjusting the endshake of the barrel arbor in [...]

]]> http://watchmakingblog.com/2009/04/07/barrel-closers/comment-page-1/#comment-48589 Tick Talk » 11 Great Stocking Stuffers for 2011 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:10:17 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/?p=934#comment-48589 [...] clear acrylic barrel closer topped the list before and it does again this year. If you don’t have one already, I highly [...] [...] clear acrylic barrel closer topped the list before and it does again this year. If you don’t have one already, I highly [...]

]]> http://watchmakingblog.com/2009/04/07/barrel-closers/comment-page-1/#comment-5403 J.Edwards Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:47:02 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/?p=934#comment-5403 Thanks Prem! And thank you again, as well, for providing such a well made set to work with. They truly are an excellent addition to any watchmaker's workbench. Thanks Prem! And thank you again, as well, for providing such a well made set to work with. They truly are an excellent addition to any watchmaker’s workbench.

]]> http://watchmakingblog.com/2009/04/07/barrel-closers/comment-page-1/#comment-5388 Prem Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:39:44 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/?p=934#comment-5388 Jon, That is indeed a very concise, clear, and qualitative report! As versatile as they are the barrel closer is a pretty valuable tool, given the fact that modern day movements are pretty fragile, and just a micron less or more in the endshake will result in chaos. Cheers for your explanations, spot on- watchmaker of the 21st century! Prem Jon,
That is indeed a very concise, clear, and qualitative report! As versatile as they are the barrel closer is a pretty valuable tool, given the fact that modern day movements are pretty fragile, and just a micron less or more in the endshake will result in chaos. Cheers for your explanations, spot on- watchmaker of the 21st century!
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