Spring Machining

 

 

Week 12

This week held the first day of Spring. So the cold weather is gone... I think. At least for now. Maybe.

Craig surprised everyone with fresh-made desserts: three large pans of strawberry rhubarb crumble and pear rhubarb crumble. The occasion? The ingredients were on sale and he wanted to have some dessert. Hey, no one's complaining. 

 

STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS

Workshop A

Students:
    Art, Bernd, Cesar, Joan, Louis Lu, Mun, Nine

    Bernd completed three watchmaking tools this week: a pointed nose vise, a balance wheel support, and a polishing tripod.

From left to right: the nose vise, balance support, and polishing tripod

 

From plan to product

Workshop B

Students:
    Craig, Dunham, Ivan, Louis, Sheikh, Varun

    Craig continued his sprint through the technician course by passing his Gear Train exam, which covered everything from barrel endshake to wheel truing to winding and setting lubrication. Next up is the heart of watchmaking theory: the escapement.

 

Louis made more progress on his school watch, milling and finishing the two rollers for his escapement. This included shaping and fitting the jewels for proper function.

 

Thank you for reading!

Hope to see you again next week!