Any dealers still have Nikon Labophot parts?

[PeteM]

I'm hoping to fix up a Nikon Labophot which has a broken helical gear in the condenser rack assembly.

It's just a tiny plastic molded helical gear molded on a shaft -- that came to me in two pieces. One would think there might be some versions properly made of brass?

Any suggestions, other than hoping for a carcass off Ebay? I'm hoping there's a dealer somewhere -- this looks like a part that might have broken frequently. FWIW, the actual focus assembly on these scopes looks pretty decent.

[zzffnn]

Pete,

I emailed a microscopist named DJ for you. If he has one to sell you, I will let you know his full name and contacts. His price is very reasonable.

Also please try to contact the following microscopists yourself:

1) Mike
https://lavinia.as.arizona.edu/~mtuell/

and

2) Curt:
http://stores.ebay.com/curt3456?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

All of those guys know Labophot/Optiphot very well and have some parts for good prices. I can suggest two Nikon dealers, but try the above ones first and report back here.

[PeteM]

zz . . . Thanks!