In the world of precision surveying, few names command as much respect as Hilger Watts. Emerging from the merger of Adam Hilger, Ltd. (specialists in optical instruments) and E.R. Watts & Son (famed for surveying equipment), the Hilger Watts brand produced some of the most robust and accurate optical theodolites of the mid-20th century.
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Technique: "Pack" the grease into the spaces between the balls or rollers by hand or with a needle applicator. the International Society for Photogrammetry
Initial "Stickiness": Don't worry if the instrument feels slightly stiff immediately after reassembly; the grease needs a short period of use to settle in.