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IHC Member 376
Watchmaker
Picture of Samie L. Smith
posted October 25, 2005 22:10
Hope you folks don,t mind me asking another question...

Which mainspring winder is the best i want one that will do both loop end and hole end springs..I have 2 winders and neither work very good,, one of them is downright dangerous,dont want anymore black fingernails.. Big Grin
 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
Picture of Tom Seymour
posted October 25, 2005 22:41
Samie, Whaat winders do you have?


Tom
 
Posts: 2537 | Location: Mount Angel, Oregon in the U.S.A. | Registered: November 19, 2002
posted October 26, 2005 09:47
I have a Ollie Baker style that I like a lot. It has a wide range capabliity for barrel or open springs. Merrits Antiques carries it. www.merritts.com

For many years I simply wound springs into barrels by hand, until I lost my grip once and the barrel teeth nearly removed the palm of my hand. OUCH!

For open end springs I have a small cast iron piece made just for that purpose (I think they are aluminum today) much cheaper but will not work on spring-in-barrel types. I don't use it much since I bought the Ollie Baker.
 
Posts: 179 | Location: Charlotte, Michigan U.S.A. | Registered: March 31, 2004
IHC Member 376
Watchmaker
Picture of Samie L. Smith
posted October 26, 2005 10:03
Tom here is the 2 winders i have neither one much..
this one works fair for springs inside a barrel

 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
IHC Member 376
Watchmaker
Picture of Samie L. Smith
posted October 26, 2005 10:04
this one is a dandy for mashing fingers Smile

 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
posted October 26, 2005 12:16
I will second the Ollie Baker recommendation.
 
Posts: 331 | Location: Camarillo, California USA | Registered: May 03, 2005
posted October 27, 2005 01:00
Sammie,
Click the link below to look at a mainspring winder that Joe Collins built. I think he has made some improvements since this design.
I was impressed and will someday build one for my own use.
https://ihc185.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x/a/tpc/f/5146029761/m/3641095821
Best Regards,
Dick Feldman
 
Posts: 311 | Location: Berthoud, Colorado USA | Registered: December 08, 2002
posted October 27, 2005 04:01
S.S.! Throw that little cast iron thing away. Buy an OLLIE BAKER! Costs a little more. You get what you pay for. In this case - you do. I have never heard a dissenting opinion on an Ollie Baker. KERTHUNK! Thank you. Scottie.


Howard S. McElroy
 
Posts: 8 | Location: Mesquite, Texas USA | Registered: October 04, 2005
Picture of Grant Perry
posted November 01, 2005 23:50
Samie:
I use a Webster and I like it fine, but I do find the Ollie to be safer.
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Grant Perry
 
Posts: 334 | Location: Ottawa, Canada | Registered: January 28, 2003
posted November 02, 2005 11:50
Hi Samie,

This URL will take you to a detailed description of how to use the Ollie Baker winder.

ftp://ftp.webcom.com/pub/z4murray/repair/olliebaker.doc

It was this description that prompted me to build my own. I just couldn't see having to wind with one hand while holding the increasing pressure with the other. So Scottie you have at least one dissenting opinion.

JMO

Joe
 
Posts: 450 | Location: St. Louis, Missouri U.S.A. | Registered: October 10, 2004
IHC Member 376
Watchmaker
Picture of Samie L. Smith
posted November 02, 2005 16:47
Thanks everone for the information i took a look at the links posted and they were a big help.

Joseph nice job on the winder you made ,great job..i am going to buy one but i may try making one also.. I have a couple of small 3 jaw chucks that came off a small metal lathe i could use...


I spent a lot of time running a metal lathe and milling machine back in my working days so maybe i can whip up something that would work.. Smile
 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
posted November 02, 2005 17:53
Samie,

Look at my post 'I Did it Again' under Tools & Misc. That is about a wooden model I came up with that works very well. I have made a video showing its use and have drawings of it that I can email. If you would like a copy of the video and/or the drawings send me a PM with your email and mailing address. This offer of information goes for anyone interested in this information.
Joe
 
Posts: 450 | Location: St. Louis, Missouri U.S.A. | Registered: October 10, 2004
IHC Member 376
Watchmaker
Picture of Samie L. Smith
posted November 02, 2005 20:31
Joseph
thanks for the kind offer i sent you a email..
Smile
 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
IHC Member 376
Watchmaker
Picture of Samie L. Smith
posted November 02, 2005 21:12
Joseph i sent a email to nofnf@sbcgobal.net and is was sent back by my server ..did i get your email right..
SAMIE
 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
posted November 02, 2005 21:18
Samie,
That would be N zero FNF. The zero throws lots of folks off. Try it again.
Joe
 
Posts: 450 | Location: St. Louis, Missouri U.S.A. | Registered: October 10, 2004
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Picture of Moses Gingerich
posted January 28, 2006 22:58
I have been working with using a variable speed drill to wind the spring. One needs a slow speed, and I'm trying a "cage" for it to be wound inside. Perhaps it will work properly when I'm completed with the modifications, but so far it is quite a good method.
Moses Gingerich
Waxhaw NC
 
Posts: 143 | Location: Sarasota, Florida in the USA | Registered: March 31, 2005
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