Thread: Jaques LeCoultre rescaled

Originally Posted by vaga

Here are some pictures with the readings of the screw.
Hope this will help

Yes it does. Could you please give me a peak to peak dimension at the top of five threads? That way i can figure the thread count to go to a clock repair shop and find a couple. ( distance peak to peak /number of points = threading.)
As I read it now the thread is ~ 2.5x 0.4
Thank you!
~Richard

@Vaga

How many layers of tape did you use when honing?

TIA

Looks fantastic, I don't think it could be better.

Originally Posted by Geezer

Yes it does. Could you please give me a peak to peak dimension at the top of five threads? That way i can figure the thread count to go to a clock repair shop and find a couple. ( distance peak to peak /number of points = threading.)
As I read it now the thread is ~ 2.5x 0.4
Thank you!
~Richard

The distance between the tops of 5 pics in the thread is app. 1,8 – 1,85 mm.





@OldTraf

A single layer, just to proctect the spine.

Richard,In your travels,look for a watchmakers Screw plate (are very common and cheap) with brass you can make all sorts of micro screws.
Ton of them on the bay.

@vaga

Your blade looks bigger (wider, less wear) than any of my le Coultres or clones of it. Guess I will need to use trial and error - Sharpie and one layer, adding another layer until I hit the optimum bevel. (unless anyone a better method?)

Originally Posted by nessmuck

Nice restore !! Have you J. Coultre fans ever come across one like this...with the finger reliefs ?? I have 2 more un used full blades to go with it. It just sits in the drawer waiting its turn...it's been 3 years since its been used.

Yep - here's mine.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Richard,In your travels,look for a watchmakers Screw plate (are very common and cheap) with brass you can make all sorts of micro screws.
Ton of them on the bay.

Thanks vaga! ~Thanks Pix,
I have a few screw plates left over from Jewelery making, and a bunch of taps & dies from machine shop work. and so far none do the correct thread.
Looks like it should be 1.8/5= .36 to .4 as a lead. so the 2.5 x .35 or.4 should be possible. Will check out my stash of screws and taps and dies. And then go to a clock maker! Gun smith didn't have any that worked at all.
Thank you!
~Richard