Watch Hand Press Guide

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This one is for you watch modders or watchmakers. I personally like using this tool versus using an inexpensive, spring loaded tool with poorly-made tips. If you are like me, you've already invested some money in Horotec and/or Bergeon press tools anyway so you know you have good ones, but it is sometimes difficult to press straight down by eye. This guide will help you do that. The base is large enough for most movement holders. I have a 3D printed movement holder that I've standardized on that is 40mm OD. This tool has a 41mm recess that holds that movement holder still. It should be out of the way of whatever movement holder you are using. I have tried it with these press tools: Horotec 05.010, 05.011, 05.012 Bergeon 7404-1 These press tools have a knurled handle. The diameter of that knurl varies between tools and I've seen it as low as 6.06mm and as high as 6.13mm. I have tweaked the size to 6.43mm and the last print seems to be perfect for all of these tools and did not require me to chase the hole with a drill bit. Actually there was no post work to do at all other than remove some strands of plastic. But your mileage may vary. This is my first Thingiverse model. I printed it on a FlashForge Adventurer 3 Pro and it came out pretty good. I used OnShape to design it so I can't be sure the SolidWorks file will work for you. Let me know. Feedback is appreciated.