[TheTigerUK]

A friend sent me a couple of broken bracelets that needed two non removable links removing

The non-removable pins had broke in the middle of the link.

This was the process:

• Set the bracelet up true in the machine vice on my micro mill (ideal for the small stuff).
• Spot mark the link with a center drill were the non removable pin is/was.
• Start the hole with a solid carbide slot drill.
• Drill through with a HSS drill.
• Ultrasonic clean.

Job done and another bracelet saved

 

[enicar.racine]

Great job John !! :clap:k:

 

[SeikoKid]

damn this boys good !

 

[clement]

Excellent !
The only step I could have done myself is the ultrasonic clean...

 

[DAHASCO]

Nice work John ^^^ How is the new pin fit? Is it permanent ?

 

[geran]

Nice one John

 

[my_left_wrist]

Nice work John ^^^ How is the new pin fit? Is it permanent ?

^^^Good question. Inquiring minds would like to know. Great solution by the way.

 

[TheTigerUK]

Nice work John ^^^ How is the new pin fit? Is it permanent ?

Thanks David, yes the new pin will be semi permanent(nothing is permanent as this post proves ) it also has to be wasted away in certain areas of its length to enable movement.

 

[Grammarofdesign]

Wow Tiger your machine shop never ceases to amaze.

Ever consider doing contract work in your retirement ? You could charge and arm a leg to do things like this for collectors with repair needs on prized cases and bracelets.

 

[SurfingSeiko]

Nice work, John.

Mark

 

[DrNikolai]

Agreed on the contract work you could do on the side. If you've got the equipment & the time, I can see a lot of collectors/WIS lining up for drilled lugs, bracelet modifications, and other case mods if you please