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Making a Balance Staff (Micro Mechanics)
This course teaches you how to make a balance staff incorporating the use of the watchmakers lathe, the Jacot tool, gravers and similar small hand tools.
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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
The Balance Staff and Winding Stem are among the most commonly made and fitted components in older watches—and the skills developed in this course also apply to clocks with Platform Escapements. This practical, hands-on course builds upon previous training in the making of small components, providing an essential next step for advancing your horological craftsmanship.
Students will work with precision tools and learn the methods required to produce and fit these key components to professional standards. The course offers detailed guidance and practice to help refine your lathe work and hand-finishing techniques.
What You’ll Learn
Precision Component Making
Learn how to produce balance staffs and winding stems to exact specifications for restoration and repair.
Tool Use & Techniques
Gain hands-on experience using the watchmaker’s lathe, Jacot tool, gravers, and other fine hand tools.
Application to Clocks & Watches
Understand how these component-making techniques translate to both watch and clock mechanisms featuring platform escapements.
Requirements
Students must have successfully completed Course L4/5WGT or have equivalent training and experience. The making of significant components is a requirement for the Clock and Watch Portfolios – Exam Units D13 and D19.
Take Home
Advanced skills in the making and fitting of balance staffs and winding stems, enhanced tool proficiency, and the precision techniques required for professional horological restoration work.
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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 horological 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
The Balance Staff and Winding Stem are among the most commonly made and fitted components in older watches—and the skills developed in this course also apply to clocks with Platform Escapements. This practical, hands-on course builds upon previous training in the making of small components, providing an essential next step for advancing your horological craftsmanship.
Students will work with precision tools and learn the methods required to produce and fit these key components to professional standards. The course offers detailed guidance and practice to help refine your lathe work and hand-finishing techniques.
What You’ll Learn
Precision Component Making
Learn how to produce balance staffs and winding stems to exact specifications for restoration and repair.
Tool Use & Techniques
Gain hands-on experience using the watchmaker’s lathe, Jacot tool, gravers, and other fine hand tools.
Application to Clocks & Watches
Understand how these component-making techniques translate to both watch and clock mechanisms featuring platform escapements.
Requirements
Students must have successfully completed Course L4/5WGT or have equivalent training and experience. The making of significant components is a requirement for the Clock and Watch Portfolios – Exam Units D13 and D19.
Take Home
Advanced skills in the making and fitting of balance staffs and winding stems, enhanced tool proficiency, and the precision techniques required for professional horological restoration work.
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Advanced/DLC Level 5
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