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Making a Winding Stem
The course draws together skills learned on previous courses featuring the watchmakers lathe. This course further develops micro mechanics by combining close tolerance lathe work, precision filing, fine thread cutting and polishing.
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While attending short courses you can stay on site at Upton Hall, home of the BHI Click HereDuration: 5 Days
Location: Upton Hall
This advanced course draws together the skills developed in previous training on the watchmaker’s lathe. It focuses on further refining micro-mechanical techniques through close-tolerance lathe work, precision filing, fine thread cutting, and polishing—all essential skills for high-level horological craftsmanship.
Like the Balance Staff, the Winding Stem is one of the most common and vital components made and fitted to older watches. By the end of the course, you will be able to produce and fit a precision-made winding stem, applying professional methods to achieve exacting standards.
This course offers valuable hands-on experience for students preparing for Exam Unit D19 – The Watch Portfolio, with practice in making significant components to assessment requirements.
What You’ll Learn
Micro-Mechanical Precision
Refine your skills in precision turning, filing, and finishing to achieve close tolerances.
Thread Cutting & Polishing
Develop advanced techniques for fine thread cutting and high-quality surface polishing.
Component Manufacture
Learn to make and fit a complete winding stem to professional standards.
Lathe Mastery
Gain further confidence using the watchmaker’s lathe and related tools for detailed component production.
Exam Preparation
Practise making significant components relevant to Exam Unit D19 – The Watch Portfolio.
Take Home
Enhanced lathe and micro-mechanical skills, experience in precision component production, and the ability to manufacture and fit a winding stem to professional horological standards.
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From: £1,300.00
Please ensure you have completed the required course(s) before booking, see "Course Requirements" below for more details.
Your Teacher
Günter Dähndel FBHI
Günter trained in Scotland and Germany and is a watchmaker and specialist in the repair of antique and vintage pieces. His career as an horologist has spanned nearly four decades.
Course Requirements
Before booking, you must have completed the following: Watchmakers Lathe and Graver Turning
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Duration: 5 Days
Location: Upton Hall
This advanced course draws together the skills developed in previous training on the watchmaker’s lathe. It focuses on further refining micro-mechanical techniques through close-tolerance lathe work, precision filing, fine thread cutting, and polishing—all essential skills for high-level horological craftsmanship.
Like the Balance Staff, the Winding Stem is one of the most common and vital components made and fitted to older watches. By the end of the course, you will be able to produce and fit a precision-made winding stem, applying professional methods to achieve exacting standards.
This course offers valuable hands-on experience for students preparing for Exam Unit D19 – The Watch Portfolio, with practice in making significant components to assessment requirements.
What You’ll Learn
Micro-Mechanical Precision
Refine your skills in precision turning, filing, and finishing to achieve close tolerances.
Thread Cutting & Polishing
Develop advanced techniques for fine thread cutting and high-quality surface polishing.
Component Manufacture
Learn to make and fit a complete winding stem to professional standards.
Lathe Mastery
Gain further confidence using the watchmaker’s lathe and related tools for detailed component production.
Exam Preparation
Practise making significant components relevant to Exam Unit D19 – The Watch Portfolio.
Take Home
Enhanced lathe and micro-mechanical skills, experience in precision component production, and the ability to manufacture and fit a winding stem to professional horological standards.
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