How to Attach Watch Dial Feet simple way, no special equipment required

In this video I will show my way to attach watch dial feet. This method is little bit more suitable for new dial production and specially if you are going to use high temperature solder, but it can be also used with ready dials or for foot repair.
Music: Blue Dream - Cheel (KZbin Audio Library)
3D models: www.thingivers...

[@MrArmanrezaee]

One of the best watch making videos I have watched so far on KZbin! Great work! Keep it up!

[@watchmakeratelier]

thanks a lot!!!

[@user-li1oi7sv8i]

Припой 180 градусов по Цельсию, и можно ножки паять к любому циферблату не опасаясь за покрытие. Привет из СССР! 😊

[@watchmakeratelier]

:)

[@rickdenney5772]

Then, at the end, I saw your square fixture, which I think might be better even for machining. If you install a 4-jaw chuck on your lathe, you can offset the fixture to center the seconds subdial for machining the guilloche onto the subdial. I'd be tempted to try a very sharp cutter in the lathe with a slow feed and a very shallow cut for a concentric-ring pattern. These videos are inspiring--thank you for posting them!

[@watchmakeratelier]

you r totally right! I tried 4-jaw chuck too, but result is not always satisfying, seems luck of precision on my cheap chuck. Planning to make ER32 fixture with offset slide to get max precision. thanks for awesome comments!

[@WatchWithMike]

Very cool! I was wondering how it’s done, and now I know!

[@watchmakeratelier]

thanks!!!

[@Darma_TVC]

Oooo kind like that... Thanks.. I was thinking the dial is just customized by manufacture only,, hey in home can be...

[@watchmakeratelier]

thanks!

[@rickdenney5772]

I've subscribed--I generally don't like music beds but yours are mild enough not to distract from what you are doing. I wondered when looking at your dial-making videos why you didn't install the dial feed first, and then machine holes in your fixture to accommodate the feet. I'm not sure I'd want to try to solder feet onto the dial after all the work of machining and finishing the face. :) That way, when you remove the dial from the fixture during finishing, you can put it back in exactly the same place. Then, I would machine flats at 9 and 12 on the dial fixture so you can drag it across your sandpaper using a fence to keep everything exactly straight.

[@watchmakeratelier]

thank you for comment and subscription! you really understand the stuff! :) and we think the same way..hehe

[@greyrigorism8869]

Love your logo intro!

[@watchmakeratelier]

Thanks!

[@home-dp6oh]

That's fine if you're MAKING a dial but isn't practical for reattaching dial feet to an EXISTING dial.... 😞

[@watchmakeratelier]

You are very right. Can try to use some less temperature soldering paste, but generally this method is more suitable for new dials making.

[@emelshandicraft]

Mesmerising

[@watchmakeratelier]

thanks!

[@stupidocanerosa]

No special equipment needed. Except a 3D printer. ;D

[@watchmakeratelier]

ups...totally used to this device my bad 😄

[@stupidocanerosa]

@@watchmakeratelier no worries. Being a rookie horologist myself, I am only at the beginning of tool collecting... got time ahead.

[@sphandengraving5691]

I’d buy those 3D parts from you I think this might give me a reason to buy a 3D printer

[@watchmakeratelier]

have to :). you will never regret 👍🏻

[@zirton]

What soldering led you use what is the size

[@watchmakeratelier]

I use 63Sn/37Pb 0.81mm 1.2% but this is not necessary use the same, have to try different and find what works better for you.

[@hothmobile100]

anyone have a 3d print file for the NH35 movement dial feet alignment?

[@watchmakeratelier]

I don't have yet..

[@leonardocampos485]

IS It stailess Steel?

[@watchmakeratelier]

no, it is cupronickel (Melchior)

[@Oldclockid]

Are u sell it sir?

[@watchmakeratelier]

Hello sir. no sell for now, sorry🙏🏻

[@phouliscostantinou1767]

I was expecting attaching legs to a Real dial like Omega, Rolex etc not a blank….

[@watchmakeratelier]

ya, maybe next time....

[@BernardManansala]

Says “No special equipment required” 🤔

[@watchmakeratelier]

☺️sorry, so used to 3d printer....

[@Mars-zgblbl]

The video linked below includes a specific solder flux with solder beads used for reattaching feet to existing dials. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ7TmpWoral8hJIsi=lpsioGLKhrmESOYE

[@watchmakeratelier]

personally i do give up with soldering paste...but true is - i do not repair dials mainly, but make them, so have some more space to fail.