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Hello from Linköping, Sweden!

This topic has 8 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 25 January 2019 at 20:30 by Karl Mansson.

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23 January 2019 at 15:26 #392580
Karl Mansson
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Hello!

This isn’t my first post as I just found this nice part of the forum

My name is Karl, physician by profession and hobbyist watchmaker. Most of the things I do in terms of mechanics is watchmaking related but I also do a fair bit of jewelry making.

I recently got a Myford ML7 that I’m going over and trying to make as precise as possible. Learning all the time!

Apart from the ML7 I have various smaller tools and a lot of specialized watchmaking equipment. Most of my metal work at the moment is being done with hand tools (saws, files) and my 6mm Geneva pattern Lorch watchmakers lathe. My next tool purchase is a small milling machine with rotary table. A Sherline 5410. My work is almost always metric so I’m going with metric leadscrews. I also intend to replace the ones on my ML7 for metric screws.

In the long run my goal is to make a watch from the ground up, from raw stock. I’m starting out soon with a pendulum wall clock which will feature an engraved dial. Which is another skill I’m working on.

Glad to be here and looking forward to learning more about small machine work!

Best regards

Karl
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23 January 2019 at 15:26 #40476
Karl Mansson
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23 January 2019 at 16:10 #392586
mechman48
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Welcome to the forum Karl. I'm sure with your skill level that watch will soon be coming of the line.

George.
23 January 2019 at 19:32 #392652
Neil Wyatt
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Welcome Karl, watchmaking eh? Someone who likes a challenge!

Neil
23 January 2019 at 20:02 #392657
Bazyle
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Inspired by George Daniels?
23 January 2019 at 21:29 #392672
Harry Wilkes
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Hi Karl and welcome, good luck with the Myford and look forward to seeing your watch build !

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24 January 2019 at 09:46 #392726
Chris Evans 6
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Welcome along Karl, my eyesight would not be up to watchmaking. Post some pictures when you start to make things.
24 January 2019 at 19:48 #392812
Jan B
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Welcome Karl to this very friendly site. I am also from Sweden and live in Gothenburg. My main interests are live steam locomotives and toolmaking. I have a Myford Super 7 lathe and a Hogsboholm milling machine. Mechanical watches are fascinating objects. Have you seen Clicsprings videos on You tub?

Jan
25 January 2019 at 20:30 #393034
Karl Mansson
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Thank you all for the kind words!

Daniels certainly is an inspiration, as is F.P. Journe, Lange and Philippe Dufour. Lots of very talented people out there with good ideas and good taste.

A lot can be done for poor eyesight with a decent stereo microscope . Try it out! You might like it.

The Högsboholm is a nice machine! One of those sold on an auction site a little while ago. Pricey! But sturdy.

I’ll be sure to follow up with some progress of my ML7 and my future builds.

Best regards

Karl
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