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35mm camera tools
What basic tools are needed to work on (play with) some older manual focus
slr bodies I have accumulated over the past 30 years and which are now starting to fail (advance lever not engaging, mirror hung, etc). Does anyone make a basic tool kit for this kind of work? I like to tinker and since they aren't working now what worse could I do . Thanks Howard --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.707 / Virus Database: 463 - Release Date: 6/18/2004 |
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"Howard Nelson" wrote in message m... What basic tools are needed to work on (play with) some older manual focus slr bodies I have accumulated over the past 30 years and which are now starting to fail (advance lever not engaging, mirror hung, etc). Does anyone make a basic tool kit for this kind of work? I like to tinker and since they aren't working now what worse could I do . Thanks Howard I've made a few repairs to cameras, haven't used anything more than a basic set of precision screwdrivers (you really appreciate having a good quality set) and a gigantic, mains powered electro-magnet for all the little bits of camera I keep losing over the floor Chris. |
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"Howard Nelson" wrote in message m... What basic tools are needed to work on (play with) some older manual focus slr bodies I have accumulated over the past 30 years and which are now starting to fail (advance lever not engaging, mirror hung, etc). Does anyone make a basic tool kit for this kind of work? I like to tinker and since they aren't working now what worse could I do . Thanks Howard At least one set of good screw drivers, 2 cross point drivers of different sizes, a couple of non-magnetic tweezers, a few cheap long nose pliers you can grind into different tools. I also make many custom tools from wide flat spring stock like the kind found in big wind up clocks. Take a look at www.micro-tools.com Fargo has everything you will need to get started. Mike |
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35mm camera tools
Thanks for your replies. Aside from cross point screws the cameras seem
to be held together by "rings" with slots on each side. I assume these are threaded devices that act like bolts with holes in the middle. What are these called and what are the tools called that remove them. Sorry to be so unknowledgeable but I have not worked on devices that use these type of retainers in the past. Thanks Howard --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.714 / Virus Database: 470 - Release Date: 7/2/2004 |
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"Howard Nelson" wrote in message ... Thanks for your replies. Aside from cross point screws the cameras seem to be held together by "rings" with slots on each side. I assume these are threaded devices that act like bolts with holes in the middle. What are these called and what are the tools called that remove them. Sorry to be so unknowledgeable but I have not worked on devices that use these type of retainers in the past. Thanks Howard You will find Howard that many of the tools you will need you will have to fabricate yourself. I would suggest you order the Micro-Tools catalog or visit the web site for off the shelf tools. What you are describing sounds more like a nut than a bolt without a photo its hard to tell. Mike |
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"Mike" wrote in message ink.net... "Howard Nelson" wrote in message ... Thanks for your replies. Aside from cross point screws the cameras seem to be held together by "rings" with slots on each side. I assume these are threaded devices that act like bolts with holes in the middle. What are these called and what are the tools called that remove them. Sorry to be so unknowledgeable but I have not worked on devices that use these type of retainers in the past. Thanks Howard You will find Howard that many of the tools you will need you will have to fabricate yourself. I would suggest you order the Micro-Tools catalog or visit the web site for off the shelf tools. What you are describing sounds more like a nut than a bolt without a photo its hard to tell. Mike Again thanks On the microtool site the tool seems to be called a "spanner" comes flat or pointed. Silly me I always thought a "spanner" was a large wrench you kept in the boot to work under the bonnet or to replace the tyre. Howard --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.714 / Virus Database: 470 - Release Date: 7/2/2004 |
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"Howard Nelson" wrote in message m... "Mike" wrote in message ink.net... "Howard Nelson" wrote in message ... Thanks for your replies. Aside from cross point screws the cameras seem to be held together by "rings" with slots on each side. I assume these are threaded devices that act like bolts with holes in the middle. What are these called and what are the tools called that remove them. Sorry to be so unknowledgeable but I have not worked on devices that use these type of retainers in the past. Thanks Howard You will find Howard that many of the tools you will need you will have to fabricate yourself. I would suggest you order the Micro-Tools catalog or visit the web site for off the shelf tools. What you are describing sounds more like a nut than a bolt without a photo its hard to tell. Mike Again thanks On the microtool site the tool seems to be called a "spanner" comes flat or pointed. Silly me I always thought a "spanner" was a large wrench you kept in the boot to work under the bonnet or to replace the tyre. Someone had brought their camera in with a sticking shutter. 'hmm its abit greasy too and smells a bit' 'Well i tried WD40 first but it didn't help' |
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"Howard Nelson" wrote in message m... "Mike" wrote in message ink.net... "Howard Nelson" wrote in message ... Thanks for your replies. Aside from cross point screws the cameras seem to be held together by "rings" with slots on each side. I assume these are threaded devices that act like bolts with holes in the middle. What are these called and what are the tools called that remove them. Sorry to be so unknowledgeable but I have not worked on devices that use these type of retainers in the past. Thanks Howard You will find Howard that many of the tools you will need you will have to fabricate yourself. I would suggest you order the Micro-Tools catalog or visit the web site for off the shelf tools. What you are describing sounds more like a nut than a bolt without a photo its hard to tell. Mike Again thanks On the microtool site the tool seems to be called a "spanner" comes flat or pointed. Silly me I always thought a "spanner" was a large wrench you kept in the boot to work under the bonnet or to replace the tyre. Someone had brought their camera in with a sticking shutter. 'hmm its abit greasy too and smells a bit' 'Well i tried WD40 first but it didn't help' |
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"Deathwalker" wrote:
Someone had brought their camera in with a sticking shutter. 'hmm its abit greasy too and smells a bit' 'Well i tried WD40 first but it didn't help' Presumably that was the camera repairer speaking? |
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"Deathwalker" wrote:
Someone had brought their camera in with a sticking shutter. 'hmm its abit greasy too and smells a bit' 'Well i tried WD40 first but it didn't help' Presumably that was the camera repairer speaking? |
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