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SUMMARY:Watch 250 The Essential Micromechanics - The Watchmakers Lathe I
DESCRIPTION:Join us at AWCI headquarters for one of these great lathe classes. In Watch 250 you will learn basic micromechanics skills on the lathe. The purpose of this course is to teach the student basic micromechanics skills and all the basics of operating a watchmaker’s lathe. Emphasis on the Swiss watchmakers lathe and utilization of the hand graver are covered during this course. Graver sharpening and maintenance of the Swiss watchmakers lathe will also be covered. \nCost: $1195 for AWCI members / $1345 for non-members \nClass Schedule: 5 days\, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nFor the tool list for this class click here. \nFeel free to contact AWCI with any questions at education@awci.com or at 866-367-2924.
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/watch-250-the-essential-micromechanics-the-watchmakers-lathe-i-and-watch-350-tool-making-for-watchmakers-and-clockmakers-the-watchmakers-lathe-ii-3-2-2/
LOCATION:AWCI – Harrison\, Ohio\, 701 Enterprise Dr\, Harrison\, OH\, 45030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Watch 350: Tool Making for Watchmakers and Clockmakers: The Watchmaker's Lathe II
DESCRIPTION:This course is a continuation to Watchmaker’s Lathe I and the purpose is to teach the student the necessary knowledge and hand skills to manufacture various parts in steel that will be functional in a mechanical watch\, e.g. the winding stem. \nCost: $1195 for AWCI members / $1345 for non-members \nClass Schedule: 5 days\, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nFor the tool list for the class click here. \nFeel free to contact AWCI at education@awci.com or at 866-367-2924.
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/watch-350-tool-making-for-watchmakers-and-clockmakers-the-watchmakers-lathe-ii-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:AWCI – Harrison\, Ohio\, 701 Enterprise Dr\, Harrison\, OH\, 45030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Watch 100: Introduction to Watchmaking
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \nA survey course for the new or prospective watchmaker covering the basic skills and techniques used by the modern watchmaker. This class is perfect for anyone thinking about entering the profession of watchmaking or for the individual who just wants to gain a better appreciation for the art of watchmaking. \n \nThis course is a foundational course ideal for someone who is a collector\,  new to watchmaking or wanting to know more about how a watch works. \nOur week long introduction to watchmaking class is a week long full curriculum which walks you through a number of watchmaking fundamentals including movement tech guides\, cleaning and lubrication\, endshakes\, the ETCACHRON regulation system\, timing\, dialing and casing as well as fundamental watchmaking nomenclature and best practices. \nThere are no prerequisites for this class and we provide all the tools needed for the class\, with the exception of a watchmakers loupe.  A watchmakers loupe can be purchased through a supply house.  An Asco or Bergeon loupe with a removable bezel\, for cleaning purposes\, is the ideal purchase in a 2.5 focal length\, 4 power loupe.  A wire for the loupe should also be purchased.  If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Jason Champion our education director at education@awci.com or at 513-367-9800 ext 303 \nPrerequisites: none \nCost: $1195 for AWCI members / $1345 for non-members \nClass Schedule: 5 days\, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nFeel free to contact our education director Jason Champion with any questions at education@awci.com or at 866-367-2924 extension 303.
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