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I clean up between jobs mostly unless I'm turning reels on the lathe then it's every few hours or the swarf build will overtake the shop.....and me :p

LOL, I'm surprised they didn't message you to deliver them! :D There's a "free" site in my town and every time you post something they ask if you'll delver it and bring it in the house as well....for free! :confused:

IDK.....pretty rough shape! I have one and treat it like a baby, how could anyone treat it like that...

Quite slick Quitereal!

Mcgyver, great post about Roger, I've watched all his videos, including making hands, machining cases and so on. Do you know the Young guy's name in Vancouver you mentioned?

Wow! Impressive Mcgyver! I've seen lots of videos on scraping and read some but I think it's a skill I'll leave for those more capable. I must say, not only is it functional but like some watchmaking finishes it's rather decorative!

That' a possible idea PeterT! except holding it in a jewelers saw. These are so small that hand control is paramount or the wire will sever the letter. I do like the wire idea though but will try it by hand.

Thanks for the suggestion PeterT

Thanks for the suggestion, The 06 might work if it's an indication of the dia in mm's but I have a feeling it's not. The thickness top to bottom is the biggest issue. I need files that are no thicker than .01mm top to bottom and I can grind them to that spec on the belt grinder but they are too...

I just posted above as your post came in. I use a 30W fiber laser. Once polished i use a #11 Olfa razor to cut the letter off on the brass side. They seem to pop right off.