News from The Balance Wheel. Read-only — staff post here.

New here? Say hello and tell us what you work on.

Bugs, ideas, how do I…

Strip, clean, oil, reassemble — faults, symptoms and fixes.

Screwdrivers, tweezers, staking sets, lighting and the bench itself.

Cleaning machines, fluids, oil charts and where each grade goes.

Opening tricks, crystal fitting, gaskets and pressure testing.

Relume work, dial restoration, hand refinishing and polishing.

NH35/36, 4R/6R, 7S26, Miyota — servicing quirks and parts.

2824, 2892, SW200/SW300, Unitas and friends.

Valjoux 7750, Venus, column-wheel work, calendars and moonphases.

Ébauche ID, mainspring sizing, worn-out pivots and bushings.

SKX, Turtle, NH35 builds — dials, chapter rings, bezels, crowns.

From a pile of parts to a running watch.

Lug widths, endlinks, sizing, spring bars and where to buy.

Finished it? Post wrist shots and a parts list.

Post clear photos of the movement and caseback and we will help.

Honest projects, donor hunting and how far to take a restore.

Is it worth it? Should you buy it? Ask before you commit.

Spotted a bargain on parts or a project? Post it.

BHI courses, WOSTEP, apprenticeships and getting your first bench job.

Pricing a service, insurance, workshop kit-out and getting paid.

Where to get that part, generic vs genuine, and supplier reviews.

Members-only — Watchmaker & Elite plans.

Elite-only.

Everything that is not a watch.