Greetings all,

I'm sure many of you have run across the issue of a second hand that is loose, does not want to follow the post or wants to drop off when turned dial down. In some cases I have been able to slightly close (very difficult to do) the pipe on the second hand so that it better grabs the post. Are there other trick or techniques that can be used to do the same thing without having to close the pipe? Your comments are appreciated!

you can close the pipe on second hand with pin vice
or use bees wax .

What happens when the bees wax gets to 98 degrees in your pocket.
Peter may have something there.
I had a Elgin, 12s, 7 jewel that ran like a top but the second hand kept falling off. I ended up removing the dial and using a pliers, I squeezed the post real hard to get a serrated effect on it. The post is brittle so be very careful with it. To this day the hand is still on the post. Another way is to place a little super glue on it and let it dry for about 6 hours. Enlarging the size of the post. Then place the tube on it.

its synthetic bees wax and it will not melt at 100 or above deg to point of damaging the movement
best bet is to use the pin vice on the second hand.
on the other hand really super glue?

Like using a pin vice I put the hand pipe in a lathe collet and tighten it on the lathe..Simple and easy..

Peter & Gary's way sound the best to me too. My way works but it is a lengthy process and the post is easily broken.

Thanks for the help guys, it is very appreciated!