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Watchmaking – Benches

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Chris and Jon continue their discussion of George Daniels’ book Watchmaking. In this episode they discuss work benches.

  • Watchmaking by George Daniels
  • Phone Posture An article about the toll that craning our necks has on our spines

    • Archer Watches
    • California Closets
    • Economical Watchmaking Bench Popular in jewellery shops, an appropriate height bench for watch work
    • Adjustable Height Watchmaking Bench A high-end watchmaking bench with electronic height adjustment & padded arm rests
    • IKEA Standing Desks
    • Motorized Table Lift Kit from Lee Valley
    • Jarvis Standing Desk The standing desk frame that Chris is considering basing his watchmaking bench off of
    • Portable Bench Top A simple, budget friendly watchmakers bench that can be put on top of any standard height desk or table, akin to the elevated bench top used by Daniels & Roger W. Smith
    • R.W. Smith Studio Watchmakers at the benches in Roger W. Smith’s studio on the Isle of Man

      • George Daniels’ workbench

      • Plier Rack Jon uses a towel rack/drawer pull like this to keep pliers & similar tools organized & close at hand
      • Jewellers Work Bench The style of bench Chris referenced, useful for catching filings & swarf while making components
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