Rare Elson Watchmaking Lathe - 8mm American "WW" Style Watchmaker's Lathe
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- čas přidán 8. 03. 2024
- In this video I reveal my very first watchmaking lathe, a rare USA-made Elson model #305. It came with a small collection of eclectic accessories - some of which I have NO IDEA what they are or what they do! This is just the beginning of what I hope to be a long and interesting journey into how to use a watchmaker's lathe...
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Good score Mike! I am jealous. That’s a great looking lathe. Enjoy the journey getting it all set up and learning how to use it. I’ll hopefully be following in your footsteps very soon.
By the way, apples would’ve been good too.
Hi Adam! When I get this running, I should do a thumbnail of me turning an apple. 🍎 I just ordered new wire and grommets for the motor, and next weekend I will start cleaning all the metal bits. I can't wait to get this thing spinning!
This is a big step forward,Mike.Once you get your collets alined you are ready to get differe
nt sizes of round metals and a few gravers (GRS is a good saurce)and some sort of device to sharpen the gravers.Dont forget calipers and micrometer You got a future ahead.Thank you.
Hi Angel, thanks for the well wishes! Gravers on order. And thanks for the calipers reminder… I have a digital micrometer, and I have a pair of metal points for my drawing compass. I don't know if that will be precision enough to use as a caliper, but I'm going to give it a try!
Box of Apples !!!!! Love it
My kind of apples! 🍎
Congrats on your new toy. Have fun!!!
Thank you! I can't wait to make my first metal shavings. 😁
I love lathes! They are awesome! Its such a versatile tool! Congratulations! One of these days you are going to start your own watch shop!
Watch shop? Interesting! 😁 I'm psyched to start making metal chips (and curls) with the lathe. If a usable watch part falls out among the chips I'll be very happy!
Oh no you didn't! You, JD, Dayton and Chris talked about lathes and you finally sprung for one! On my wishlist. Can't wait to see it used!
Hi Jimmy! Yes...yes I did! 😂 I've noodled around on a wood turning lathe, but never turned metal, and never imagined making something as small as watch parts! I can't wait to use it.
Very cool! Can't wait to see what you can do with it! Congrats on the lathe!
Thank you! I'm really psyched to start using it! 😁
Wow, what a great tool, Mike! Congratulations! That's a dream of every watchmaker.
I've got a woodturning lathe and have used it previously. As for such tiny lathes, there are so many questions, e.g. what chisels are used, what is used for precise measuring etc. I think that even a good caliper gauge isn't enough. I know only one interesting thing from watchmakers here - bike spokes are made of good metal and they are used for making watch parts (balance staffs and some others).
Wow, bike spokes? I love it! My bike has lots of spokes...I'm sure I could spare a few. 😁
I've also noodled with a wood lathe. I have gouges of every shape and size for wood...but everything on the watchmaking lathe seems to be made with a metal graver, with only slight difference between the cutters (point angle, hook left, hook right). That's all I know right now. I'll bet in a year I'll look back with more knowledge. 😎
nice one mike very nice lathe
Thanks Elder Pinto! I'm looking forward to rewiring the motor this weekend. Then I get to make some metal chips! 😁
@@WatchWithMike good luck with the new belt pls wear helmet otherwise it maybe smack you in the face just like Dayton lol
@@ElderPinto254 Dayton's video is an instant watchman in classic! Slap, slap, slap, that short has thousands of views! @ishootwatches
@@WatchWithMike people like to see other people suffer haha lol
Really good stuff, don’t be so picky though! It’s great! Simple is better!
Agreed! What's important is being able to develop the skills to do basic tasks. I think this will be great for learning.
Mike, you thought me a lot of new words today !!! What they mean I still can’t figure out 😂
Tom, I'm still trying to figure it out! Remembering words is not my strong suit so I have to look up the correct terms as I'm editing. Turning metal is completely new for me, and I'm looking forward to seeing if I'm any good at it. This could be comical! 😁
@@WatchWithMike I’ll be watching-ing you closely as I’m always in for some good fun! 😃
Toys for boys. Yay. 😀 Cool! I think, creating a new base would be a good idea. What did you pay for it? I even couldn’t use the motor because we have 230 Volts here. However, have fun with it, Mike! 🕐⚙️🍸
A new base is definitely in my future, but I want to make some metal chips with it first so I can picture the ideal mounting set up. I paid just under $400 US delivered. The motor is 120 V, but is AC or DC (a "universal" motor) I don't know if there's a converter that would let you use it on 230. It's definitely made for the USA market. And I'm definitely going to have fun using it! 😁
@@WatchWithMike Yes, I see. I found converters online. 50 bucks. Fine. Thank you for the information. :)
question, is breaking in time for watches those never been used for months is a myth ? I'm talking about - 27 sec a day face up or down. eta movement
Lol, I just answered your question on another video… That time it was 30 seconds a day! It's getting worse! 😁 If you let Watch run for 24 hours, then you should have a good idea whether or not it needs a service.
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thanks for replying twice 😂😂
3:56 commonly pronounced STAIR-et
Thanks! When I heard myself say it, I knew it wasn't right! 😄
How much did it cost?
Hi Kevin, just under $400 US, tax and delivery included.
slitting saw table
Thanks Sonny! There's still a bunch of stuff that I have no idea of...
Are you working on that pocket watch too?
The pocket watch on the side of the desk? I was trying to keep that out of the picture so it would be a surprise! 😂 Whoops!
@@WatchWithMike 🤣 Sorry to have blown your bubble…!
@@mokumholland5640 on the other hand, maybe I left it in the picture so someone would ask about it! 😉
@@WatchWithMike you’re full of surprises, Mike! 😆
I found your video while looking for base options for my own watchmaker's lathe. The base you have there is certainly basic. But also certainly functional. I want to do more of a box style with a drawer for the collets and other parts. That Starrett tool is a toolmaker's vise. You can watch a good explanation of it by Tubalcain where he describes the Starrett versions and then makes one for those not lucky enough to get an actual Starrett version. czcams.com/video/tNodkUNHhdQ/video.html
The part with the slot could be used with a grinding disc but more likely intended to be used with a slitting saw for slotting screws or other cutting operations. Perhaps the little vise being used to hold the items and slide along the slotted table? Making an arbor to accept very small slitting saw blades will be a good project if you don't have one in the parts already.
Hi Bruce! Thanks for helping me I.D. those parts! I enjoyed the video about the Starret clamps, and I had no idea that the end piece snapped off. I'm also starting to think about better base options. I'll use the one that came with it so I can get a feel, and then design something that fits my needs. Since I haven't used the lathe yet, I don't know what those needs are!
I definitely want a slitting saw. I thought about chucking up a Dremel cutting wheel in the lathe, and using the split platform as a support. Using the Starret clamp to slide along that little 'table' is inspirational - thank you! 😎
What about them Apples! 🍎🍎🍎🍎😂😂😂
I thought someone was punking me! When it got delivered, I was thinking "what client would be sending me fruit in March?" It really felt like a crate of apples! 🍏
@@WatchWithMike I have to say they packed it very well! That’s my biggest gripe with buying vintage items on online auctions. Half the sellers have no idea how to pack the stuff!
@@IMakeWatches I have never seen a package packed so well. The box was even secured with copper industrial staples. Nothing shifted around when you move the box… I seriously thought it was a crate of apples!