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What are the chances of me finding the cannon pinion that I dropped in the workshop?
May 15, 2022, 01:24 PM
mark123What are the chances of me finding the cannon pinion that I dropped in the workshop?
Ugh. It's hard enough to work on a watch without dropping a part. Especially with these old eyes.
Unfortunately, the part (225611) costs more than the what I'd like to pay for a watch in it's current condition, so I may be looking to part this one out. It's not valuable or anything (a Seiko worth about $60) but I did want to get it working.
Anyone know a watch part junkyard site that I could maybe get parts from?
May 15, 2022, 01:42 PM
Jim ShugartIt's probably right next to the 1911 recoil springs.
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May 15, 2022, 01:44 PM
mark123quote:
Originally posted by Jim Shugart:
It's probably right next to the 1911 recoil springs.
You're not going to believe this but ...
I actually did find it.
The power of SIGforum strikes again. Thanks for helping everyone.
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May 15, 2022, 02:20 PM
Tuckerrnr1Glad I could help.
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May 15, 2022, 02:25 PM
Flash-LBMy Dad's hobby was watchmaking and I've spent many hours on my hands and knees searching for parts he lost. We always found them, though.
What really works well is a powerful flashlight shining down the floor where the light covers several feet at a time.
May 15, 2022, 02:27 PM
71 TRUCKCongratulations on finding it.
I have always found a strong flash light and a magnet have worked for me with small gun parts.
The only problem with watch parts is magnets are the enemy. If you had to use a magnet they you might have to demagnetize the watch part, but at least you might have found the part.
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NRA Life Member May 15, 2022, 02:31 PM
old dinoFYI for the future ... I bought one of those strong magnet sweepers from Harbor Freight. Best buy I ever made. Use in both in the garage and along the driveway, cement and gravel, and shocked at what I pick up.
Just sayin'.
May 15, 2022, 02:43 PM
mark123quote:
Originally posted by old dino:
FYI for the future ... I bought one of those strong magnet sweepers from Harbor Freight. Best buy I ever made. Use in both in the garage and along the driveway, cement and gravel, and shocked at what I pick up.
Just sayin'.
I have one to run over the lawns after the roofing guys tell me they cleaned up.
May 15, 2022, 03:25 PM
YooperSigsGet a cat. Mine has successfully found many small parts I drop. He waits under my workbench for the hunt. Maybe all the food bills are worth it!
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May 15, 2022, 03:51 PM
shovelheadWhat about using the largest zip-lock bag you can find as a containment device?
I learned that when assembling an AR lower.
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May 16, 2022, 07:48 AM
Flash-LBquote:
Originally posted by YooperSigs:
Get a cat. Mine has successfully found many small parts I drop. He waits under my workbench for the hunt. Maybe all the food bills are worth it!
From personal experience I can say they're also good for retrieving springs that take off from your guns while you're working on them.