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DrRock

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Quick report back. My jewel picker uppers arrived, and the little red one worked perfectly. Picked up the jewel I needed out of the little triangular white tray, lifted it over to the spot I needed it for, and just touched it with the tips of the forceps and it plinked straight into the hole. Perfect. No more jewels flying through the air into the black hole of the space-time continuum! ;)

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The clean sticky end on the tool looks like the same silicone they put on Lint Brush Rollers.

I'll pick one up at the dollar store and see how it works

Thanks for the idea

 

Al T

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mmm, good thinking Al...and too late, I already spend my money on the item and received it last night! :)

 

Thank you for the suggestion.

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

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teegee Watch Enthusiast

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I got a pair of those as well after seeing it mentioned in one of Mark's videos. What's the best way to clean them if they get dirty and less sticky?

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Marc has a good idea. I use mild soap and water, rinse well and air dry.

 

The larger green end I find useful for placing those pesky parts in the keyless and calendar works. Place, hold down with tweezer tips or peg and remove picker.

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Another use!

The picker upper is brilliant for removing these annoying particles that stick to dials, even after using a puffer. Black dials in particular are particularly bad for showing up every dust little particle.

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I think I may have to leave this forum, it's going to cost me money to stay here.  ;)

 

I use a spot of rodico in the end of a sample syringe needle, but this picker upper tool is "much more elegant and real professional looking"

 

Another tool I need, a few more dollars, ho hum..............

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Another tool I need, a few more dollars, ho hum..............

It's all for the good, the bad and the ugly! :D

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JimInOz WRT Addict

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We must be mind melded over the ether!

 

I got one from them on Tuesday and was about to post details.

 

Thanks for saving me some typing  :biggrin:

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