Clock Repair Tool ListRequired Student Tool list for Clock Repair Courses 100, 200, 300 & 400 The student of the Clock Repair Classes is responsible for purchasing the following tools and bringing them on the first day of class. Each student needs to decide the quality of tools they want to buy. There are high quality (more expensive) and economy (lower cost) tools, and you usually get what you pay for. When purchasing higher quality hand tools look for brand names such as: Bergeon, Dumont, Swanstrom, Lindstrom, Corradi, Grobet, and Peer-Vigor. Sears Craftsman brand is also good and guaranteed. Economy tools are usually made in China, Pakistan or India and the steel is soft. Use your own judgment or experience in selecting the exact tool you may need based on the description below. This set of tools is a minimum required for the stated classes; it is acceptable to bring any other tool you want.List of tools required for the basic Clock Repair Course 100:
Add these tools when taking Clock Repair Courses 200 & 300:
. For Clock Repair Course 400, bring all tools above plus add the items below:
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Cuckoo Clock Repair Tool ListStudent Tool list for CuckooClock Repair Note tools are required only if you plan to bring a clock to class for troubleshooting. This is not a requirement.
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Floating Balance Clock Repair Tool ListRequired Student Tool list for Floating Balance Clock Repair Class
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Carriage Clock Repair Tool ListRequired Student Tool list for Carriage Clock Repair Class
Students that do not bring these tools will not be able to complete the class. Students must also bring a working Carriage Clock. TS=Timesavers |
400 Day Clock Repair Tool ListRequired Student Tool list for 400 Day Clock Repair Class
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Pocket Watch Repair Tool List
Note: Please buy quality tools due the fact that cheap Chinese tools will break, chip & bend and deform screw slots and scratch the movement. Buy American or European made tools. Chapter 124 has made a few tool kits available for students that do not know if they like watch repair.( **Students must bring these tools or items to class )
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Jeweler's Lathe I & II Tool ListRecommended Student Tool list for Jeweler's Lathe I & II Please bring the below tools or supplies if you already have it or want to purchase for yourself for class. Most of the below items, most students already have purchased for the clock classes. If you don’t have some of the items don’t worry, we will have some to use in class. Most important item to bring is the Safety glasses, Lamp and Magnifier optivisor. · Your Jeweler’s Lathe (8 mm typically), some are available for use in class by Chapter 124 and instructors as requested: Note let instructor know if student’s lathe is complete and operational with good motor, good belt, good wiring, stand/frame, motor controller or foot rheostat and tailstock · Magnifier visor or opti-visor- Timersavers # 13794 or equivalent · Good strong Desk Lamp- Fluorescents lighting is better & cooler · Extension cord · Pin vises (medium and larger, to hold 1/16” and 1/8” stock) Timesavers # 19685 or better quality Starrett set of 4 MSC # 58695933 · Collets (bring what you have: size 50 and 20 will be used) some are available for use. · Digital vernier caliper (Harbor Freight made in China or better yet American or Japanese more expensive brand) · 3-4” square of plate glass (don’t buy: some will be available in class) · Assorted sandpaper (500-1500 grit preferred, for sharpening and polishing) · Any good 10 weight household oil for oiling Lathe example 3 in 1 oil · Paper towels · Small flat-blade screw driver Sears or better · Gravers, bring what you have to practice sharpening (a graver will be made in Lathe I Class) · Most Important--Safety Glasses or Goggles- personal eye protection is required from grinding sparks & flying metals · 6 inch metal scale · 2 X 6 inch Sharpening stone fine/coarse (Harbor Freight import ok) · Graver Sharpener Timesaver # 17614 · Fine point Sharpie Black marker · Revised 8-1-2011
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