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What is this?

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February 13, 2005, 09:02
Bernhard Schmidt
What is this?
Have tried to figure it out but, what is this?
Best regards!
Bernhard


February 13, 2005, 19:38
Scott Cerullo
It looks like it could be for setting pallet stones or for fixing a bent guard pin on the pallet for a double roller. ???


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February 13, 2005, 20:58
Frank Juchniewicz
Could it be for closing the fork on the pallet.



Frank
February 14, 2005, 02:23
Shawn Johnston
Hi

It is for cutting guard pins.


Cheers Shawn
February 14, 2005, 10:38
Kevin Pestor
Thanks Shawn i was wondering what this tool was for. Smile
February 14, 2005, 12:14
Bernhard Schmidt
I sometimes have hard to understand the english terminology. What is exactly a guard pin. Do you have a picture maybe?
/Bernhard
February 14, 2005, 12:49
Kevin Pestor
Hi Bernhard.If you go to John Duvall,s helping hand tutorials.Page 12 of components of a pocket watch it should help you understand more.
Smile
February 14, 2005, 14:06
Bernhard Schmidt
Thanks everybody for your help and participation. The helping hand tutorials,..what a great source.
/Bernhard
February 14, 2005, 14:11
Bernhard Schmidt
Actually,..when I look at the outer box I recognize the lever with the guard pin being cut.
/Bernhard