TLDRThe blog post dives into the complexities of crafting a movement, revealing that the author's initial understanding of gears was flawed and requires a redo. It touches on specific components like the balance staff and barrel arbor, with accompanying videos for a visual insight. Ultimately, it's about the journey of learning and refining skills in watchmaking, with a nod to the intricacies involved.
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Been exploring understanding how a movement is deeply made, realized a whole bunch of things, like... my understanding of gears is wrong
I will need to re-make all these gears
A Balance staff
A Barrel arbor (you can see it installed in the first video)
TLDRThe blog post talks about a subtle design tweak to a watch, specifically reducing the strap metal border to give it a rounder feel. This small change seems to enhance the look, making the watch more appealing to the writer. There's also a video included if you want to see the watch in action. ⌚
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Shrinking a bit strap metal border, so the watch feels a bit more round, I like it a bit more.
TLDRThe blog post discusses a project involving the use of a strap metal border to conceal holes, with a video demonstration included. If you're into DIY fixes or crafting, this could be a practical tip for tidying up small imperfections. Perfect for those looking to add a clean finish to their projects without a major overhaul. 🛠️
TLDRStill fine-tuning the strap holder, especially the missing spring, and making minor design tweaks like adding a chamfer to the case. Not entirely sure if these changes will work with the CNC yet. Check out the video and sketches for a closer look at the design process.
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Working on the strap holder thingy, still missing the inside spring,
Also added a little bit of a chamfer to the case, not sure if this is ok for the cnc yet.
TLDRWorking on a watch, I'm tweaking the dial and hands to include super-luminova in the center, which will glow brightly. The precise micrometric adjustments are challenging, and planning the movement mechanism is next. 🕰️ For a deeper dive, check out the video link.
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Playing around with the Dial and hands, Im leaving a whole in the center to add the super-luminova.
Tricky measurements with the micrometric extrudes, it's time to start thinking about the movement.
TLDRStarting with Fusion 360 and imported an SVG to experiment; looking forward to testing out designs on the NSCNC Elara, Mira, and Lathe. If you're tinkering with CNC machines and design software, follow along for hands-on insights and perhaps some inspiration! 🛠️
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Total newb here, imported the svg into fusion 360, started playing around.
Waiting for the NSCNC Elara, Mira and Lathe to start making some tests!
TLDRThe blog post seems to focus on a "paper test," but it's quite sparse on details. If you're interested, it might be worth checking the link for more context or to see the video, which seems to be the main content. 🤔 If paper tests and Bitcoin sound intriguing, it could be worth a quick click.
TLDRThe blog post, "Study Time," hints at a need for personal growth or skill enhancement, possibly in a creative or technical field, as suggested by the image of a sketch. It's a brief nudge to embrace learning and improvement. 🎨
TLDRYou're diving deeper into watch design with Adobe Illustrator, even if the initial sketches aren't perfect. You're seeing potential in the proportions and envisioning a cool combo of a see-through dial, leather strap, and unique hands. It's a reminder that creativity often starts rough but can lead to something great. 🎨
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The adventure continues in Adobe Illustrator.
Here are some sketch followups (yeah It looks aweful, but let's keep on going, I can see a promise in the proportions and future):
Im thinking, maybe have a seethrough dial, leather strap, and funky looking hands.
TLDRStarting a watch design journey with basics, using Adobe Illustrator for sketches. Keeping it simple with a no-frills watch design since manufacturing is uncharted territory. 🕰️
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The adventure begins in a sketching software Im confortable with, Adobe Illustrator.
As I know nothing about manufacturing, I'll take it easier on myself and do a watch without any complications
