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clock broaches T-S 01A and T-S 01b This should start you off. Always go for the square ended type. The smaller ones will fit into a clock pin vice. The bigger ones you will need wooden handles I suggest long handles as they are easy to hold. http://www.rnhorological.co.uk/broaches.htm More clock bushes. These are also very good. They have small oil sink holes , easy to adapt to the clock plate. https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/english-clock-bushes If you come across this get them they are wonderful for making the oil sinks and good for cutting the bur after broaching. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-clock-watchmakers-oil-sink-477906637 You will need a small bench hammer. If you have a staking tool the flat end punches are good for tapping the bush in without touching the plate. A bench file as you do not have a lathe you might need to file the bush to the correct thickness of the clock plate so assorted emery sticks are needed. A clock steel block to rest the plate on while tapping the bush in. It is up to you regarding smoothing broaches. I don’t think they are needed I never used them. I know of a clock maker who is high up in restoring museum pieces and he uses fine steel wool in the holes when finished broaching which I think is stupid. If you have a clock that has lantern pinions they take more wear then the fixed type the American clocks have them. Just google lantern pinions so you will see what they are and some have what are called barrel pivots so be careful with the pivots. If a pinion has wear you can replace it with a new piece, so blue steel rod will do the trick. Any more help just ask. I think I have covered it all. If you get stuck I’m here for you.

Hi all I haven't been on this site for some time due to health issues. However, my interest in watches hasn't waned over the years and I have accumulated quite a large collection of various makes. My big interest though is in Seikos particularly divers of which I have quite few in various states of repair. A selection are shown in the attached photo. I'm hoping to be a more active member of this forum in the future.

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I'm very grateful for all your advice. Thank you.

Hi Mark, there's a guy "takingblame" about to sell tweezers on the forum, you may wish to intervene. Cheers, George

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