5-day Restoration Course

Date:                                           27th - 31st May 2019
Place:                                         KHWCC,  Le Locle, Switzerland
Teacher:                                    Henrik Korpela, principal & instructor
Tuition fee:                               CHF 1500.- 

The class includes the following:

• Tips on how to use various lathes and their accessories in restoration, including some practicing.
• General practical information about various tools and machines useful to the restorer.
  
• Introducing the jig boring machine as a measuring tool/pointer/ and part reproducing machine.
  You will learn to understand how it can be used in the restoration of watches.
  
• Theory and group work about various subjects about restoration of watches and part making.
  Advanced students may have the  possibility to practice  some finishing techniques.
  
  

This course offers a wide range of different techniques, there won't be time to make complete parts. It will give you the opportunity to  try out several techniques, useful to the restorer and watchmaker.
This is not a brand specific course and we give much attention to a personalized program. The teaching is adapted  to the group of students, which makes it possible to accustom the course to the general request and respond to your interest.
 
We will be emphasizing on trying out various practical restoration techniques including machine and tool knowledge.
Pre-requisites:
watchmakers with some basic micromechanical experience using the lathe, filing, drilling etc.

Inscription:
website http://www.khwcc.ch/apply.html with the mention restoration course or
by email info@khwcc.ch

inscription deadline: 28th February 2019

Participants:  2 – 6 persons max., the class will be confirmed when the minimum number of participants is reached.