I mainly used a set of sewing needles of various widths to work on bracelets and bands. I blunt the points some.
I also suggest putting a flat edge on a medium sized needle{1 to 1.25mm} , the flat edge removes the point. This flat edge is great for prying out pins and springbars. You can use a knife hone block to do this.
Along with it , i use a small hammer to help drive out pins.
You can mount the altered needles in pieces of dowel rods, just drill a hole deep enough to hold half the needle, and glue it in. You can also use a pin vise to hold the needles like i do.
Remember the point of the tools are to do the job with out marking up the case.So use many different sizes.
I also suggest putting a flat edge on a medium sized needle{1 to 1.25mm} , the flat edge removes the point. This flat edge is great for prying out pins and springbars. You can use a knife hone block to do this.
Along with it , i use a small hammer to help drive out pins.
You can mount the altered needles in pieces of dowel rods, just drill a hole deep enough to hold half the needle, and glue it in. You can also use a pin vise to hold the needles like i do.
Remember the point of the tools are to do the job with out marking up the case.So use many different sizes.
