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3 hours ago, Waggy said:

However, I put any small parts in those little mesh baskets, sometimes up to 6-7 small baskets, some with only 2 screws in. So I know which basket goes with each slot on the parts tray I make sure I place in a 'clue part' for example the escape wheel, instead of putting it in the main wash basket i include it in the small parts basket.

Just to diverse for a moment.  The small mesh baskets from cousins,  the mesh holes are quite large compared to the expensive brands. I've had the escape wheel teeth  get stuck in the holes more than once, not much else get caught up maybe the odd pivot. But escape teeth just seem to have the right spacing, the last time i almost had to ragg it free. Anyone else experiencing this with those cheap type of baskets ?

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9 hours ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

I picked up on the " what do i know " comment and thought i might have offended

My intent was self deprecation only- sorry for stoking confusion❤️

2 hours ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

Anyone else experiencing this with those cheap type of baskets ?

Me! Sometimes cheap is too cheap. Hunt the tea baskets where the mesh is small or there’s coffee baskets with dotted perforations instead of mesh…

1 hour ago, RichardHarris123 said:

I've had small screws stuck, thus washing them separately, same with small springs. 

The springs slide through the mesh then want to become airborne when trying to free them

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51 minutes ago, rehajm said:

My intent was self deprecation only

Well no dont do that, please dont ever do that matey.

1 hour ago, RichardHarris123 said:

I've had small screws stuck, thus washing them separately, same with small springs. 

They could be lined inside with finer mesh, its available with as small as  0.05mm holes that pivots won't even fit through . I wouldn't expect fluid to flow through it very well in a rotary washer though. Might be an option in an ultrasonic machine. Can be bought in A4 sheets of many different mesh sizes , finding a good balance between fluid flow through and part retention shouldnt be too difficult if the standard baskets are a problem . 

53 minutes ago, rehajm said:

! Sometimes cheap is too cheap. Hunt the tea baskets where the mesh is small or there’s coffee baskets with dotted perforations instead of mesh…

👍i know the ones you mean. 

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These mesh baskets are really good. Much better quality than the cheap ones you can buy from Cousins and very similar to Bergeon or Elma ones for three times the price. I use these for all my small parts and screws the escape wheel teeth don't get stuck in the mesh either. The 10 I bought some months ago aren't for sale anymore, but these look the same. The top doesn't screw on or has a tight fit, but that doesn't matter when used in a rotary cleaner where the top tray keeps the lids in place.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006192329408.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.59.2399715egHxh7H&algo_pvid=19494d80-aaf6-4dfb-a4bb-fb4a5ad410bc&algo_exp_id=19494d80-aaf6-4dfb-a4bb-fb4a5ad410bc-29&pdp_npi=4%40dis!GBP!8.15!8.15!!!72.24!72.24!%4021038e7717054389218812584eb60c!12000036207516935!sea!UK!2256404187!&curPageLogUid=8QbW0xCZafcu&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch|query_from%3A

 

Here are some more at a discounted price: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005546766070.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.76411b0990nco7&gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.354490.0&scm_id=1007.40050.354490.0&scm-url=1007.40050.354490.0&pvid=6481242d-aa57-445e-8520-9342c7591c84&_t=gps-id:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.354490.0,pvid:6481242d-aa57-445e-8520-9342c7591c84,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238111%231996&pdp_npi=4%40dis!GBP!8.63!4.83!!!10.64!5.96!%40211b801917054393081287742e93c3!12000033489630855!rec!UK!2256404187!&utparam-url=scene%3ApcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller|query_from%3A#nav-review

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6 minutes ago, Jon said:

These mesh baskets are really good. Much better quality than the cheap ones you can buy from Cousins and very similar to Bergeon or Elma ones for three times the price. I use these for all my small parts and screws the escape wheel teeth don't get stuck in the mesh either. The 10 I bought some months ago aren't for sale anymore, but these look the same. The top doesn't screw on or has a tight fit, but that doesn't matter when used in a rotary cleaner where the top tray keeps the lids in place.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006192329408.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.59.2399715egHxh7H&algo_pvid=19494d80-aaf6-4dfb-a4bb-fb4a5ad410bc&algo_exp_id=19494d80-aaf6-4dfb-a4bb-fb4a5ad410bc-29&pdp_npi=4%40dis!GBP!8.15!8.15!!!72.24!72.24!%4021038e7717054389218812584eb60c!12000036207516935!sea!UK!2256404187!&curPageLogUid=8QbW0xCZafcu&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch|query_from%3A

 

Here are some more at a discounted price: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005546766070.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.76411b0990nco7&gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.354490.0&scm_id=1007.40050.354490.0&scm-url=1007.40050.354490.0&pvid=6481242d-aa57-445e-8520-9342c7591c84&_t=gps-id:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.354490.0,pvid:6481242d-aa57-445e-8520-9342c7591c84,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238111%231996&pdp_npi=4%40dis!GBP!8.63!4.83!!!10.64!5.96!%40211b801917054393081287742e93c3!12000033489630855!rec!UK!2256404187!&utparam-url=scene%3ApcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller|query_from%3A#nav-review

Thanks Jon, these look far better quality than the cousins value baskets.

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18 hours ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

've had the escape wheel teeth  get stuck in the holes more than once, not much else get caught up maybe the odd pivot. But escape teeth just seem to have the right spacing, the last time i almost had to ragg it free.

I hear you, one trick I picked up is to lay an old crystal on top of the parts inside the basket, the weight of the crystal will keep them horizontal and unable to stand up and get stuck in the mesh. Also works for wire springs etc.

I'll be getting some of those fancy baskets @Jon recommended.

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@Jon Thanks for the tip 😉

Same as with the IOSS, when living in the reincarnation of the Soviet-Union, it's the AliExpress fine-print that warns you already: "For items delivered from outside the European Union, you may be subject to additional charges for VAT and, when applicable, customs duties in your country"

That's in Denmark already, by definition,  US$ 23.50 "handling fee" + 25% VAT.

I'll search inside the SU 😉

 

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