Another use for zip ties!!

[LittleWatchShop]

Pulling spring into position so that it does not fight with the other wheels while assembling.

I can't be the first guy to think of this.

[nickelsilver]

54 minutes ago, LittleWatchShop said:

Pulling spring into position so that it does not fight with the other wheels while assembling.

I can't be the first guy to think of this.

I've done that. I have the clamps, but sometimes they just don't fit, ha ha.

[LittleWatchShop]

17 minutes ago, nickelsilver said:

I've done that. I have the clamps, but sometimes they just don't fit, ha ha.

The clamps are there but still the wheel wants to push away from the pivot.  But, I like your idea of using zip ties for clamps!

[watchweasol]

Hi  I find that using the ties is easier as they can e manipulated into position as they are flexible. a multitude of uses.

[LittleWatchShop]

16 minutes ago, watchweasol said:

I find that using the ties is easier

So you use them for clamps/retainers then.  That is good to know.  They are much thinner thus avoiding obstructions.

Edited March 4, 2022 by LittleWatchShop

[transporter]

Yes I use this idea, I still use the clamps to hold the springs but like you I found that the great wheel tilts and won’t align to the intermediate wheel. So using tiewraps to pull the great wheel over into position is a gift