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OK-After only about 18 hours in the Alum solution (Alum/Water) there is a noticeable difference in the stem. It appears to be dissolving for the inside out. From the looks of it, and comparing the before and after photos, the stem has dissolved down into the crown about 2-3 threads. I actually was able to pull a piece of stem thread out of the crown with my tweezers. You'll notice it sitting next to the crown in the second shot. Before pic After Pic I'll post updates on the progress!

Thanks Geo, I'm just starting off in learning how to repair watches and clocks. Picked up a load of junk movements from EBay to dismantle and learn how all the sub assemblies work, and to get used to working on components that small. Also got a few inexpensive new movements to dismantle and (hopefully) rebuild. Last couple of things I've picked up are a weight driven wall clock that needs a good restore. Enough to keep me going for the spring and summer, My number one problem is how to ensure those components that just love to escape, do not make it off the bench! I've thought of attaching male Velcro pads to the bottom of the rubber mat and just attaching the edge of it to myself so it forms a lip and prevents any parts escaping...