Off Hours

Over-polished Bevel

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Chris and Jon continue their discussion of finishing techniques, as well as custom tools, and specialized work holding techniques.

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  • Straight Line Engine Turning An introduction to the art, by Roger W. Smith
  • 8mm Watchmaker’s Lathe
  • David Lindow
  • A unique & memorable unboxing experience
  • Dr. Rebecca Struthers
  • Struthers 248 Craig & Rebecca Struthers project to craft a timepiece using two minds, fours hands, & an 8mm watchmaker’s lathe.
  • Struthers’ Screw Head Polishing Tool
  • KHWCC Screw Head Polishing Tool
  • Henrik Korpela Director of the KHWCC
  • Glendo Accu-Finish The lapping machine Chris uses to prepare his cutters for engine turning
  • BECS Sàrl Jon mentioned CNJ Duret in the episode, turns out since he last purchased from them they’ve been acquired by BECS Sarl
  • Rich Loen
  • LUXOR Polishing Compound
  • Jeweler’s Rouge
  • “Metal is fibres.” Denis Flageollet, of De Bethune, interviewed in the latest issue of Europastar Magazine
  • 904L Stainless Steel A video detailing an alloy Rolex now refers to as Oystersteel
  • Manufactor S.A. Official Instagram account
  • Philippe Narbel Official Instagram account
  • Nathalie Jean-Louis Official Instagram account
  • Contantin Chaykin
  • Super Glue Fixturing for CNC Machining From John Saunders & crew at NYC CNC
  • Painter’s Tape
  • Super Glue
  • Powder Coating Masking Tape Thinner than painter’s tape, this is what Chris uses for fixturing watches dials for engine turning
  • Vacuum Chuck
  • Breguet
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