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Poising tools are one of the best tools used in watch making. They are commonly found although a slight amount of skill is required while using them.

Poising tools are found nearly everywhere but you have to know how to use them. Watches tend to run at different speeds in different positions and that can be pretty annoying. This is exactly why watch makers use poising tools to make sure that the watch is balanced and will run at the same speed when they are positioned in different locations. Secondhand models are found nearly everywhere but you should know what you are buying or you could be getting cheated of your money. Even a quick search on the internet will get you one as cheap as $7.00. A well perched poising tool is really great in ensuring that a quality time piece tells perfect time. Make sure that whichever poising tool you choose, the center of gravity should be at the center of the balance wheel. If this has not been calibrated right, then the poising tool is of no use to you at all.

However, there are several ways that you can do this yourself. One process is by manually removing the hairspring and then aligning the center of gravity by hand or you can do it while calibrating the watch timing. Before you use the tool do make sure that you have read up on how to use it exactly. The appliance should be clean and the ruby jaws should be aligned perfectly.  It gets your watch perfect balance and ensures that the time pieces works perfectly. The easiest ways to use poising tools is by placing the watch piece in the tray provided with the pivots of the appliance on the jaws of the poising tool. The balance is shaken gently to make sure that it works. If there is a heavy area in the watch casing the bubble rotates to that direction.  The watchmaker can then repair the watch to make sure that it works perfectly.  It’s a simple device but very useful!