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D.M. Procida October 31st 12 09:06 PM

Camera repair tools
 
http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/basic_tool_kit.jpg looks like a good
start. Is anything very obvious missing?

How much torque can those lens spanners (weirdly labelled "real spanner"
in the picture) manage? Is it better to obtain a set of spanners of
different widths?

Daniele

Savageduck[_3_] November 1st 12 06:38 PM

Camera repair tools
 
On 2012-10-31 13:06:01 -0700,
(D.M. Procida) said:

http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/basic_tool_kit.jpg looks like a good
start. Is anything very obvious missing?

How much torque can those lens spanners (weirdly labelled "real spanner"
in the picture) manage? Is it better to obtain a set of spanners of
different widths?

Daniele


Those "spanners" specifically designed for the job should do just fine.
That said both varieties are available.

Over the years I have found Micro-Tools to be a reliable
supplier/source of tools for camera and repair of all things small,
watches, etc.
Note they have both North American and European online stores:
https://www.micro-tools.com/
--
Regards,

Savageduck


Robert Coe December 30th 12 12:50 AM

Camera repair tools
 
On Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:06:01 +0000,
(D.M. Procida) wrote:
: http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/basic_tool_kit.jpg looks like a good
: start. Is anything very obvious missing?
:
: How much torque can those lens spanners (weirdly labelled "real spanner"
: in the picture) manage? Is it better to obtain a set of spanners of
: different widths?

I think they're calling it a "real" spanner to differentiate it from the
modified pliers.

Bob

Savageduck[_3_] December 30th 12 03:17 AM

Camera repair tools
 
On 2012-12-29 15:50:08 -0800, Robert Coe said:

On Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:06:01 +0000,
(D.M. Procida) wrote:
: http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/basic_tool_kit.jpg looks like a good
: start. Is anything very obvious missing?
:
: How much torque can those lens spanners (weirdly labelled "real spanner"
: in the picture) manage? Is it better to obtain a set of spanners of
: different widths?

I think they're calling it a "real" spanner to differentiate it from the
modified pliers.

Bob


I believe they are called a "real" spanners only by some, so as to
differentiate between the proper tool for the job and a makeshift tool,
such as trying to use a screwdriver to ease one of those rings loose.
....and they actually function as spanners, by spanning the diameter of
various rings.

For tools for fixing delicate stuff I have always found Micro-Tools to
be a good source.
http://www.micro-tools.com/store/~/C...ens-Tools.aspx


--
Regards,

Savageduck


D.M. Procida December 30th 12 01:13 PM

Camera repair tools
 
Savageduck wrote:

On 2012-12-29 15:50:08 -0800, Robert Coe said:

On Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:06:01 +0000,
(D.M. Procida) wrote:
: http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/basic_tool_kit.jpg looks like a good
: start. Is anything very obvious missing?
:
: How much torque can those lens spanners (weirdly labelled "real spanner"
: in the picture) manage? Is it better to obtain a set of spanners of
: different widths?

I think they're calling it a "real" spanner to differentiate it from the
modified pliers.

Bob


I believe they are called a "real" spanners only by some, so as to
differentiate between the proper tool for the job and a makeshift tool,
such as trying to use a screwdriver to ease one of those rings loose.
...and they actually function as spanners, by spanning the diameter of
various rings.

For tools for fixing delicate stuff I have always found Micro-Tools to
be a good source.
http://www.micro-tools.com/store/~/C...ens-Tools.aspx


In the end I got:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DSLR-DC-Came...r-Wrench-Repai
r-Opening-Open-Tools-/170902068720?ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123

which I think was reasonable value, and much better made and stronger
than I expected it to be.

It's certainly capable of handling far more torque than I had expected.

Daniele

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20.00 1st March 2013 Chapter Arts Centre Cardiff
Eight different live ensembles playing the songs of Kraftwerk to ease
the disappointment of being unable to get tickets to see them in London

Rob January 2nd 13 03:23 AM

Camera repair tools
 
On 30/12/2012 11:13 PM, D.M. Procida wrote:
Savageduck wrote:

On 2012-12-29 15:50:08 -0800, Robert Coe said:

On Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:06:01 +0000,
(D.M. Procida) wrote:
: http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/basic_tool_kit.jpg looks like a good
: start. Is anything very obvious missing?
:
: How much torque can those lens spanners (weirdly labelled "real spanner"
: in the picture) manage? Is it better to obtain a set of spanners of
: different widths?

I think they're calling it a "real" spanner to differentiate it from the
modified pliers.

Bob


I believe they are called a "real" spanners only by some, so as to
differentiate between the proper tool for the job and a makeshift tool,
such as trying to use a screwdriver to ease one of those rings loose.
...and they actually function as spanners, by spanning the diameter of
various rings.

For tools for fixing delicate stuff I have always found Micro-Tools to
be a good source.
http://www.micro-tools.com/store/~/C...ens-Tools.aspx


In the end I got:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DSLR-DC-Came...r-Wrench-Repai
r-Opening-Open-Tools-/170902068720?ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123

which I think was reasonable value, and much better made and stronger
than I expected it to be.

It's certainly capable of handling far more torque than I had expected.

Daniele


This is a better proposition than the above ebay tool, more control over
what your doing (I have both, the other set being made in India)

http://www.micro-tools.com/store/P-S...Ring-Tool.aspx

This adjusts better and is less likely to slip.

Another tool I have is lens vice to repair the filter ring - good for
old metal lenses which have been knocked at the front.






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