How to use a WATCHMAKERS STAKING TOOL Set to REPLACE a RIVETED balance staff!

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This video is about removing an OLD riveted balance staff and replacing it with a NEW one - all using my favorite tool: the watchmakers staking tool (Watch staking set). I show the whole process, including the different stumps and punches and other specific tools to use for various purposes in this process so that you can do this yourself with ease. A sign of needing to replace your balance staff: If your balance is wobbly and your watch won't run, it may be that a pivot was broken and the riveted balance staff needs replaced. Pocket Watch Repair: I am working on a Waltham Key Wind Model 1877. This Pocket Watch was made in April or June of 1881. There was only 500 of them made on that run. One of the pivots was broken off of this staff, so I had to remove the old riveted balance staff and then replace it! The watchmakers staking tool makes it possible! This video and channel is about antique pocket watch repair/restoration for the hobbyist, beginner and intermediate pocket watch enthusiast! Get to know me and support me on Patreon: I would really appreciate it! https://www. Patreon.com/MyHobbiesareNOTCheap Support me by buying merchandise that I have created especially for you! (I get a portion of the $ for the items you order): https://my-hobbies-are-not-cheap.myspreadshop.com/ If you found this video helpful, please like it and SUBSCRIBE to the channel so that you can be notified of the videos as I put them up! Thanks for watching! Membership: National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) 00:00 Intro 00:42 Taking the balance bridge off and discovering something 01:05 How to take the Hairspring off (using a set of modified hand removers) 01:39 Centering the Hole for the Stump on the Staking Tool 02:05 The punch that will be used to remove the roller table 02:22 The Stump used has a slot in it to protect the roller jewel 02:39 Remove the roller table with a few light taps 03:16 How to punch the old riveted staff out of the balance 03:25 Balance Staff Removal Tool and how to use it on the Staking Tool 04:41 The balance without the old balance staff and ready for the new balance staff 04:48 Drawing to explain what will be done 05:45 Finding the right size hole on the staking tool die plate for the new riveted staff 05:57 Take the Balance and set it over the new staff 06:08 Using the flat faced punch that has the hole in it and reasoning 07:35 Finishing up the riveting process 08:35 Checking the work: Is the rivet flattened? 08:15 Using A Pin Vise to check the work 08:28 Putting it all back together