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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 |
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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 |
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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 -- Kraftwerk Consolation Night 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 |
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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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