Wonder if anyone would do the same research for watchmakers ?

What about watchmakers ??

Anyway, link to the article :

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6187080.stm

More on the topping tool lesson

Charles checking depth of the cutter

Henrik gives the demo 

charles using the topping tool, with his notes as a guide

Cows blocking the way outside the school. Eventful day ! 

Pivot gauges

Have a look at what the guys are doing here.

Quality control with microscope, checking burnishing (shine, burrs)

Between centers turning

Burnishing, using the Jacot Tool

Measurements.

From Rob's class. This makes watchmaking so much more interesting.

At the other end ..

More pictures from Robert's class. Henrik's class is in the midst of preparing for their 2nd year. Pictures from that class soon ! 

Robert needs a beer

Robert says :

"Been a very busy week indeed. Controlling student work as usual but also been preparing the second year; dis-assembling movements, organizing spare parts and create lesson plans etc ... I need beer, but I don't drink beer so what to do? Hit the gym instead. Sounds like a good weekend start to me."

He needs a beer. Sponsors please !

End of the week

Stefano checking his piece on the profile projector

On the Schaublin 70.

On the topping tool.

Henrik giving a lesson on the topping tool.

The boys trying it out themselves.

Milling.

German on the Aciera.

Prep work.

Workshop 2.

Nice.

Go Italy !!

Pointy things ..

Some stuff which Robert's students made. 

Moving onto 2nd year

Rob donning his 2nd year outfit. Looking sharp !

Bench selfie

Joe's Bench selfie shot ...

#josephbentley #benchselfie #iwannabelikegeorgedaniels 

Pivot gauges ...

Joe's practice pivot gauge .. 

Art.

This is TOTALLY unrelated to watchmaking even though it involves watch parts.

Have a look at this really cool collection with unused watch movements. Click on the link below :

http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/sue-beatrice-watch-sculptures

3D

While the emphasis is on classical watchmaking, we do keep up with the times. This is Kevin's attempt at drawing a 3D image of a watch case. Amazingly, he just learnt this a few weeks ago.

Monday sneaks ..

Stefano patiently sawing away on a piece of brass

A completed piece from one of Robert's student.

WatchTour .... Best for last ..

We had the Watch Tour watch awhile back. Well, we thought it was mightily boring with just mug shots. When we sent the watch to the next watchmaker, we thought we might hold back on these pictures until a time where we would like to drum up interest in watchmaking. Now seems like a good time ..