Tourbillon build

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RSG
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Re: Tourbillon build

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A few more parts completed....won't be long and I can anodise the aluminium parts.

Upper tourbillon cage
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Power wheel stabilzer bridge with 0-80 screws...
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Lower cage for tourbillon...
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More parts finished!

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and a little laser work on a small indice for decoration

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I remain in awe!
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Amazing workmanship!
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and I struggle with fixing the drain plug in my lawn tractor.....
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Wow!!!
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Mad Skills!
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Your hand finishing skills are exceptional RSG. Beautiful.
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Re: Tourbillon build

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Thanks for the comments!

Just finished up anodising all the aluminium parts and all went well. Now onto the fussy stuff like jewel bezels and pivots
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Anodizing is done! Jewel Bezels are set and jewels are in place...A mix of both Sapphire and Ruby jewels...

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Re: Tourbillon build

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More parts....

It's gratifying making your own screws....

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Finally got to use my bluing tray
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Re: Tourbillon build

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Maybe you'd be willing to talk about your bluing tray. I, for one, would find it interesting.
What function does the tray perform? Is it as it appears, made of a copper alloy? If so, Why? What purpose do the chips serve?
Beautiful job of machining, polishing and bluing. I'm not the least bit surprised! :wink:

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