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Disappointed!
Posted: October 23rd, 2019, 5:54 am
by Yoda
Damn, I pulled out all the Angelus SF240 parts today and had planned to build a movement from scratch with NOS parts....
It appears that a few of these parts are not only NOS, they are not completely finished and I didn't see that from the beginning. So right now I am looking for tiny drills and taps to finish them.
Fortunately the positions are marked, so at least I don't need to measure, only drill and tap for the setting parts cover plate and drill and broach for the center wheel.
Re: Disappointed!
Posted: October 23rd, 2019, 6:23 am
by mykeos
Yoda wrote: ↑October 23rd, 2019, 5:54 am
Damn, I pulled out all the Angelus SF240 parts today and had planned to build a movement from scratch with NOS parts....
It appears that a few of these parts are not only NOS, they are not completely finished and I didn't see that from the beginning. So right now I am looking for tiny drills and taps to finish them.
Fortunately the positions are marked, so at least I don't need to measure, only drill and tap for the setting parts cover plate and drill and broach for the center wheel.
Sorry to hear that Michael.But on the upside,when finished,those parts will have an extra value of being (at least partially) manufactured by you.
Re: Disappointed!
Posted: October 23rd, 2019, 6:54 am
by straps68
mykeos wrote: ↑October 23rd, 2019, 6:23 am
Yoda wrote: ↑October 23rd, 2019, 5:54 am
Damn, I pulled out all the Angelus SF240 parts today and had planned to build a movement from scratch with NOS parts....
It appears that a few of these parts are not only NOS, they are not completely finished and I didn't see that from the beginning. So right now I am looking for tiny drills and taps to finish them.
Fortunately the positions are marked, so at least I don't need to measure, only drill and tap for the setting parts cover plate and drill and broach for the center wheel.
Sorry to hear that Michael.But on the upside,when finished,those parts will have an extra value of being (at least partially) manufactured by you.
+1
And would be cool if you share the before and after pics
Re: Disappointed!
Posted: October 23rd, 2019, 7:08 am
by Yoda
I wanted to line up all parts and then whack them together, I will do that later as pulling out all tools and machinery is a bit too much at this point.
I guess that 2020 will be my SF240 building year.
Re: Disappointed!
Posted: October 23rd, 2019, 7:57 am
by tafari
sorry to hear that. Im already exited for the 2020 angelus 240 year
Re: Disappointed!
Posted: October 23rd, 2019, 12:19 pm
by Yoda
Small drills found and taps to match the screws, a little work ahead before assembly when I pull out it all out the next time.
Re: Disappointed!
Posted: October 23rd, 2019, 1:38 pm
by Rotorua
Yoda wrote: ↑October 23rd, 2019, 5:54 am
Damn, I pulled out all the Angelus SF240 parts today and had planned to build a movement from scratch with NOS parts....
It appears that a few of these parts are not only NOS, they are not completely finished and I didn't see that from the beginning. So right now I am looking for tiny drills and taps to finish them.
Fortunately the positions are marked, so at least I don't need to measure, only drill and tap for the setting parts cover plate and drill and broach for the center wheel.
Wow, those parts are REALLY NOS then. I would sh*t my pants tapping a part that took me years to find. Good luck M, we all hope you'll post some pictures of this masterpiece - in 2020 when it's ready.
Re: Disappointed!
Posted: October 23rd, 2019, 1:44 pm
by Yoda
Rotorua wrote: ↑October 23rd, 2019, 1:38 pm
Yoda wrote: ↑October 23rd, 2019, 5:54 am
Damn, I pulled out all the Angelus SF240 parts today and had planned to build a movement from scratch with NOS parts....
It appears that a few of these parts are not only NOS, they are not completely finished and I didn't see that from the beginning. So right now I am looking for tiny drills and taps to finish them.
Fortunately the positions are marked, so at least I don't need to measure, only drill and tap for the setting parts cover plate and drill and broach for the center wheel.
Wow, those parts are REALLY NOS then. I would sh*t my pants tapping a part that took me years to find. Good luck M, we all hope you'll post some pictures of this masterpiece - in 2020 when it's ready.
It is not that hard, just a bit disappointing as I was prepared mentally. Drilling and tapping in brass is a walk in park, if you take it easy.
I have some good stuff prepared when I find the time for my own stuff, haven't had much of that since I joined HF and H-F. Not that it matters much, I enjoy helping others with all the weird issues and I can think of my own plans while working..
Re: Disappointed!
Posted: October 23rd, 2019, 2:00 pm
by Mellons
Build log!
Re: Disappointed!
Posted: October 23rd, 2019, 2:09 pm
by Yoda
Mellons wrote: ↑October 23rd, 2019, 2:00 pmBuild log!
Oh yeah!