Bronze Tweezers

[chadders1966]

Hi,

Having seen various recommendations for using bronze tweezers I have looked without success for any UK/European seller. The only seller for watchmaking ones listed on Ebay is in the US and hasn't responded to my requests for information. In the past Sutton Tools, despite mainly dealing in jewellery supplies, have said they will get me any item I'm interested in from the wholesalers. It's a Catch-22 though - how do I know whether I want to go to that expense when I don't know if I want them anyway?

Does anyone here use them? They are apparently similar to brass in that they don't leave marks, but are more hard wearing and don't deform as easily. As an experiment I did buy some sold on EBay (photos below). I do actually like these, but as you can see they are slightly large compared to the brass and steel watchmaking tweezers. I am sure I will get plenty of use out of them though.

Stephen

 

 

[bobm12]

Hi Stephen,

 

Those seem pretty useable. No matter what you get you should always dress them. Brass is hard to get since the best ones are Dumont and nowhere to be found at any price. The other, regular kind, -- antimagnetic, stainless Steel, etc -- are not too good unless again you get Dumont. Bergeon and Horotec make pretty good ones too...they are all expensive. One thing about tweezers and optics is that you always get less than what you paid for.

 

I've had somewhat and ephemerous results with cheap tweezers as long as I was constantly dressing them. As you might well suspect, the whole point is to minimize flyers and damage to parts in addition to a reliable grip. I tend to use my tweezers rather abusive so dressing has become like a second nature to me...kind of like the way butchers iron their knives... :)

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[JohnR725]

If you're looking for alternatives to bronze there are other nonmagnetic tweezers with incredibly outstanding characteristics. Unfortunately they seem to be very hard to find and you'll suffer sticker shock when you do.

 

So the alternative is something called Taxal From a company called Fontax. So tips are made out of the Taxal Ally of the handles are made out of something else. Visually they look like any other tweezers other than they seem the last forever exactly what they say they do.

 

http://fontax.ch/historic_071.htm

 

http://fontax.chez.com/Pages/Fontax.html

 

https://shop.bergeon.ch/Catalogue/PDF2/8097-A_-D%20DI%204.pdf

[chadders1966]

Hi,

No, I'm looking for bronze tweezers - as I said I am having difficulty finding any retailer that sells watchmaking ones. I have some of those Taxal Bergeon tweezers, and very good they are as well. I picked them up 2nd hand so the price wasn't too bad either ;). I've managed to get quite a few high quality tweezers that way. Although 2nd hand, as people spent quite a bit of money on them, they tend to be well looked after.

[oldhippy]

Bronze tweezers here. http://www.regine.ch/products.php?subid=28〈=E&Tq=R&Taf=W&Tm=BRO

[oldhippy]

One pair here http://www.jewelerssupplies.com/shop-bin/sc/productsearch.cgi?storeid=*14884f2cab1d40e71cd4468d

[chadders1966]

Hi,

the first link is a manufacturer I think, I've not found anybody who actually sells them to the general public. The second one has gone a bit awry? I think I know which seller it is though, one in the USA. Thanks anyway but as I stated I'm looking for a seller in UK/Europe. I've seen them at Beco Technic and the like, but not at any retailer.

[JohnR725]

So it looks like  bronze tweezers are much harder to find than some other tweezers. I think some of the links I have you've already seen but there are some European companies in the list. Then Bergeon  your material houses in Europe should be able order direct from them.

 

http://www.amazon.com/HOZAN-P-893-Hozan-Phosphor-Bronze-Tweezers/dp/B0028DE148

http://www.hozan.co.jp/E/catalog/Tweezers/P893.html

http://www.jewelerssupplies.com/product6640.html

http://www.schurch-asco.com/e-shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=101_103&products_id=293&osCsid=414b8404fd86a37276165f1b0d1d1e59

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bergeon-Bronze-Tweezers-/381061034414

http://www.boley.de/en/shop/1572.watchmaker-special/1838280346.tweezers

[Roamerofold]

Newbie silly question time

brass or bronze tweezers? gold plated or not? please give pro 's & con's

what sort of money for dumont brass or bronze items. new/used

be gentle with me

[SSTEEL]

Dumont brass is perfectly fine.

[Geo]

Dumont brass is perfectly fine.

I use them all the time now, just don't drop them on a hard surface from any height.

[Roamerofold]

still waiting for infored answer from informed member

[ramrod]

I use them all the time now, just don't drop them on a hard surface from any height.

 

i'm wondering what happens if you do. please tell. :)

[bobm12]

The tips get all screwed up and they become useless...I use a diamond file, although I haven't dropped any, I dress the tips often.

[Geo]

i'm wondering what happens if you do. please tell. :)

As Bob says. The points are easily bent and do require re-shaping and dressing if dropped and land point down. In my case it was from about 8" into a stainless steel sink! :(

[syfre]

What are the pors for bronze tweezers ?

 

I used brass Dumont tweezers not to scratch steel,  bought some time ago from a swiss ebayer. I have Dumont which are pretty good but i like also Regine Carpenter which i use the most.

[bobm12]

Hi syfre,

 

I don't think I can get that brand here in USA...do you know of any supplier that will ship this side of the world? Thank you in advance.

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[syfre]

Sorry Bob i don't know, i bought mine in an ebay lot, looks that they are still in business

 

http://www.regine.ch/

[bobm12]

Hi syfre, 

 

I went to their page but couldn't find a way to order. Thank you for the link!

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[SSTEEL]

Thread resurrection :)

 

This seller on the Bay has several pairs of booze tweezers available..

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bronze-Watchmakers-Tweezers-Swiss-made-ASCO-P5-Reduces-damage-and-marking-/331736850995?hash=item4d3d0ea233:g:IxkAAOSwHPlWdhqb

[chadders1966]

Good spot thanks.

[dadistic]

Thread resurrection :)

 

This seller on the Bay has several pairs of booze tweezers available..

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bronze-Watchmakers-Tweezers-Swiss-made-ASCO-P5-Reduces-damage-and-marking-/331736850995?hash=item4d3d0ea233:g:IxkAAOSwHPlWdhqb

 

Booze tweezers?

 

For picking up those little airline bottles, maybe?

 

Anyway, thanks! I snagged one for myself.

[Ishima]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/F-S-Tracking-Number-Hozan-P-893-PHOSPHOR-BRONZE-TWEEZERS-from-Japan-/281847721072?hash=item419f6eec70:g:8oYAAOSwT5tWOazu

Was debating getting one of these Japanese made ones, but the Swiss ones look a little less chunky and better finished. ( and also has serrated grips, which might not be ideal )

Edited December 21, 2015 by Ishima

[dadistic]

Oh my! I'm going tweezer happy! I've ordered one of these, too.

 

I'll report back with my preference when I have both.

 

Cheers!

[Ishima]

The serrated tips might actually be a good thing, I've never used tweezers like that, so I'll look forward to hearing your review.

While we're on the subject of tweezer materials can anyone talk about the different types of dumont steel tweezers, hi tic, carbon, domoxel, dumostar. etc.

I know that cousins supply the basic pros/cons but what are they like to use, for a watchmaker with no specific preferences, general work, what is the nicest to use for a pair of no.3? this probably has been discussed elsewhere. (i'm guessing it's a choice between hi-tec and original carbon)

Edited December 21, 2015 by Ishima