I expect the answer is "both", but should I get a staking set or a jeweling set first? It's easy to see if a balance staff is broken, but it usually takes more effort to determine the state of the jewels.
I guess I've answered my own question. Is there anything else I should consider?
Posts: 18 | Location: Kelowna, British Columbia. | Registered: November 04, 2007
Don't do what I did Michael. That is start with a small staking set, then get a better one, only to buy a 3rd to get a good one. Get a real nice complete invertro set With the jeweling attachment and be done with it.
Posts: 352 | Location: Southeast Michigan in the USA | Registered: March 22, 2012
If $$ is a problem get the staking set first. A lot of jewels can be replaced with out an expensive set. I have a jeweling set and I rarely use it as most of the work can be done with a good staking set. The better ones have reamers too and a micrometer.
Posts: 1732 | Location: Enumclaw, Washington in the USA | Registered: October 02, 2011