Making the Balance Wheel Bridge Part 2 - Watchmaking Vlog 25

[@ActiveAtom]

Hello Dean, we are having a great time coming along with you, in time you can make tools is our thinking we are enjoying the watch movement build right now, that is our thinking as well. Dean you sure shared some really nice lathe work, thank you we sure enjoy it. Your horologist friends, Lance & Patrick.

[@DeanDK]

Hi Lance and Patrick, thanks for the awesome comment. Sorry about the delay, I haven’t been feeling the greatest. I hope you guys are doing wel. I really love your workshop! Amazing

[@ActiveAtom]

@@DeanDK Sicknesses are for old people like us, not you young still in training guys, get well (hoping nothing too serious) we enjoy you and your videos so very much Dean. P&L

[@Flip5ide]

This really is getting to be an exciting time, I really hope you (and us) get the joy of seeing your movements little heart start to pulse, I'm nervous and excited for you.

[@DeanDK]

Thanks man, unfortunately we may all have to wait a little longer. But I’m pumped and it’s definitely going to happen soon 😁👍🏼

[@kazsmith8422]

Hi Dean, good video Mate, if the balance cock jewel hole is not in line with the main plate the balance wheel won't sit level, and the balance won't rotate properly, it will bind on the side of the jewels which will cause low amplitude, also i don't do any heating up while the work piece is mounted in the lathe you will melt the grease in your bearings, you just have to work quickly while it is still hot.

[@DeanDK]

Hi Kaz, yeah I’m hoping that most of the hole is concentric and that will make the jewel line up properly 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😂 ahh kk, I’m not too worried, my lathe doesn’t have ball bearing 😁

[@lordofbees9067]

i wanted to see, jewl repair, or dial repair.guess have no luck over here.

[@DeanDK]

Unfortunately I’m not doing much repair, just trying to finish this watch. Maybe in the future. Thanks for watching and commenting 😁

[@tomhood8897]

Thanks for another great video! I would also like to learn more about your dividers. You know, I chuckle, and tear up simultaneously, every time I see the Dykem spots on your Cowells... More tears than chuckles, btw. I so understand the bit of OCD that's not at all uncommon with us engineer/watchmaking/machinist types. Although events like that really do tend to be invaluable for me as I often need reminders about prioritizing my focus - if that makes sense. And, hey, once the watch is complete you may find the time to strip and paint the lathe that perfect hue of blue you've always imagined! Nice job balancing family, career and a serious hobby, not to mention finding time to film and edit.

[@DeanDK]

🤣🤣😂😂 I think my brain has blocked it out now I don’t notice the dykem 😂 thanks man really appreciate your comment 😁👍🏼

[@tomhood8897]

Absolutely!!! I get it... Keep the content coming. It’s inspirational! I picked up 2 absolutely loaded Boleys 2 weeks ago and a new old stock Emco Compact 5 last weekend. 9 lathes... Ugghhh. I need the inspiration to start making things again! 😂😂😂 BTW, I can probably speak for most of your fans and say we’d be happy with an occasional teaser pic on Instagram and encourage you to film and edit when you can.

[@Sokol_]

Keep pushing! Great video!

[@DeanDK]

Thanks Sokol

[@johnvaluk1401]

Always great to see progress

[@DeanDK]

Thanks John :)

[@nickblacklock7526]

Hey Dean, just discovered your channel. Great to see the process as you work through it. I have a small WW lathe I'm trying to tool up and do some work myself. You are inspiring, thanks for posting.

[@DeanDK]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Nick. I wish you all the success with your endeavour and hope that I do provide some help to you. Alway late feel free to ask, I share everything I know 😁👍🏼

[@mrboembastique5982]

Curious about your latest developments Dean, hope everything is ok. Cheers 👍🏼

[@DeanDK]

Thanks Maikel, sorry about delayed response. I kind of fell off, and the workshop rearranging got me off track. But I know what I need to do and going to get it right 😁👍🏼

[@mrboembastique5982]

Dean DK no worries, never late. Good luck, you can do it!

[@DeanDK]

Cheers 🍻

[@edwinchorimbo8224]

Nice work my friend, I want to know about the attachment you use in the minute 2:16 in your lathe for to hold the piece you are turning, Do you buy in the cowells site? thanks for your help.

[@DeanDK]

Hi Edwin, they have a faceplate but need to make finger to hold the work. I’m going to be using the Cowells one very soon and ditch this WW one

[@BillMrWild]

Fascinating to watch, very good results very rewarding for you, keep up the good work Dean...Thanks for posting

[@DeanDK]

Thanks so much Bill A really appreciate it! 😁👍🏼

[@ReubenSchoots]

Nice to see that you're on a bit of a roll!

[@DeanDK]

Thanks Reuben 😁👍🏼

[@stevecrow506]

I also love those dividers. They are very hard to find, I've been looking for a set for years. I've decided to make a set so any close-ups in future videos will be much appreciated. Keep up the good work!

[@DeanDK]

Hi Steve, yes once I finish the movement, hopefully very soon I will do a breakdown of parts for the divider for people. Maybe even make one 🤷🏻‍♂️😁

[@Joker-zi2rt]

Very interesting to watch your progress. Greetings from Russia.

[@DeanDK]

Thank you 🙏🏼 greetings man 😁 so cool to connect with people from all over the world 🌍

[@calebstern5234]

I love your collection of tools. Do you have any idea how much you have invested in your tools since you started at BHI?

[@DeanDK]

Thanks Caleb,I’m not too sure. It was a slow process of acquiring them, and I have sold and bought a lot in that time. Sorry I couldn’t help much

[@juanruano5275]

Very well,congratulation,a question have you any lathe that you use not ,I need one because I am watchmaker,am from Honduras

[@DeanDK]

Hello Juan! That’s awesome you are from Honduras 👍🏼 unfortunately I only have one lathe, and I use it a lot

[@lordofbees9067]

make one

[@adamlucas1185]

Another great video! Thanks for taking the time to record it. I'm curious what your day job is? If you feel comfortable saying on KZbin.

[@DeanDK]

Thanks Adam really appreciate the message.. all good man I’m a Civil Engineer 😁

[@adamlucas1185]

I was going to guess either you were an engineer or in the trades. I'm an electrician. There are not too many people who learn for fun, like us 😄

[@DeanDK]

Adam Lucas that’s very cool man! 😁👍🏼

[@lordofbees9067]

@@adamlucas1185 Ima a turner, so i have my life easier in doing this stuff. I guess is not so easy toa civil engineer, cause from drawing bridges to be a machinsit goes a big long way.

[@teegeesg]

Nice! I've never seen that circular scribe tool before (5:34). Does it have different size tips?

[@DeanDK]

Thanks 😁 hmm I was actually thinking of doin a video on it, maybe next week I will go into detail I love it. No it doesn’t, but it wouldn’t be hard to make 👍🏼😁

[@lordofbees9067]

i made one, but with a different layout, to center something easly and fast.

[@watchman56able]

Nice clear vid. Thank you. Maybe change the music to something soft for us older folks.

[@firstjayjay]

naaaah im getting there age wise and i think its fine.