Watchmaker Roger Smith describes the detailed techniques he uses to make a wrist watch case. Here is the link to the next video in the series • Part 5 of 7 - Case Mak...
my background is in manufacturing engineering, and I also am a watch collector. I work on small scale fabrication. And have considered machining my own watch parts. after viewing some of your videos, you have inspired me to invest in a watch makers lathe and do something on the side. Thank you
I got this far into the series before I wondered why they don’t start with an investment casting that would be nearer the net shape. I am certain that they have very good reasons.
I am a retired toolmaker . After watching this video I am amazed how crude and antiquated the machining of this watch case is . I have machined hundreds if not thousands of miniature and sub miniature parts , but Never like this . lol Everything I did was at an extreme level of precision ,using measurements, drawings and specs . This seems so antiquated to me . I never saw him use "Any" type of measuring device during turning . I guess its simply the way , Old school type of machine work on non precision watch parts are made ? Nice lathe and Entertaining video however ! Thanks for Sharing ..
This is an excellent set of videos into how handmade precious metal cases are made thanks for sharing your knowledge.Hope you continue being so successful
That is the origin of the the term “the whole ball of wax”. Jewelers keep a ball of beeswax on their bench and use it to pick up all the sawdust and shavings. Every so often they will toss it in with other metal they are smelting to reclaim all the waste.
I'm, purely, a novice watchmaker and I'm still obsessed with watching the advanced and expert-level watchmakers that make all parts of finished timepieces. This series is just brilliant. Thank you for taking the time to share your process from the diagram to the execution of making the case.
my background is in manufacturing engineering, and I also am a watch collector. I work on small scale fabrication. And have considered machining my own watch parts. after viewing some of your videos, you have inspired me to invest in a watch makers lathe and do something on the side. Thank you
Any Updates?
@@1inchlegendaka.icebrrg156either he succeeded… or twas but a fleeting thought!
Either way, we may never know!
Thank you for taking the time to give us mere mortals a look into a world we may never reach.
Why do you prefer to reverse cut on your lathe when cleaning up the outside of the ring?
Beautiful, beautiful work. All by hand. What a gift to be able to witness such artistry.
@@MarcSt-Jean
Ok , nice work though
Love that Shaublin
Too 😉
I got this far into the series before I wondered why they don’t start with an investment casting that would be nearer the net shape. I am certain that they have very good reasons.
This question was answered by Mr Smith in one of the comments to the first video.
I am a retired toolmaker . After watching this video I am amazed how crude and antiquated
the machining of this watch case is . I have machined hundreds if not thousands of miniature and sub miniature parts , but Never like this . lol Everything I did was at an extreme level of precision ,using measurements, drawings and specs . This seems so antiquated to me . I never saw him use "Any" type of measuring device during turning .
I guess its simply the way , Old school type of machine work on non precision watch parts
are made ? Nice lathe and Entertaining video however !
Thanks for Sharing ..
This is a one off piece of art not a bunch of pieces that only have to meet engineering specs.
This is an excellent set of videos into how handmade precious metal cases are made thanks for sharing your knowledge.Hope you continue being so successful
People should take your kindness as an example, Jack.
Is there any technical benefit of shaping and soldering a bar into a ring vs machining a solid block, or is it a concession to cost?
Purely cost as machining alone would be much faster and far easier for a low skilled worker to achieve a perfect result.
It’s more about the hand made nature - that’s what people are paying for.
This is an outstanding example of exemplary workmanship. Please keep up the good work.
As you collect the chips? She scatters around.
What do you do with the 18k gold shavings?
Makes a gold tooth for his dog.
Is the polishing stone called a “water vara stone” ??
Water of Ayr Stone I think.
What's that other guy doing back there?
Amazing material formed in exploding stars. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Appreciated.
Very well,congratulation,a question,have you any lathe that you use not,for I need one,I am watchmaker,am from Honduras
Shouldn’t you be hoovering up all those gold shavings, or have system that does it automatically while the metal is being cut?
That is the origin of the the term “the whole ball of wax”. Jewelers keep a ball of beeswax on their bench and use it to pick up all the sawdust and shavings. Every so often they will toss it in with other metal they are smelting to reclaim all the waste.
I'm, purely, a novice watchmaker and I'm still obsessed with watching the advanced and expert-level watchmakers that make all parts of finished timepieces. This series is just brilliant. Thank you for taking the time to share your process from the diagram to the execution of making the case.
Can Water of Ayr stone be replaced by bluestone?
+Nate Blubaugh I Am not sure as I have no experience of bluestone.
***** Thank you anyway, I have been trying to find something to replace the very rare Water of Ayr stone lately.
Did you ever find out how bluestone works?
Where i can buy this machine?
What cutting oil oil do oil do you use?
Absolutely riveting viewing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌👌🇬🇧