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My first try with the heat gun helped a lot, but coarse focus was still stiffer than I like. Today I removed the stage, which gave me some access to the inside of the focus block. Not complete access, but enough for mineral spirits to wick inside. I put a knapkin under the area to catch any mineral...

I understand your frustration. It can be difficult to free up dried-up grease on slideways, especially when the mechanic has been sitting idle for nearly 14 years. Here are a few things you can try: 1. Use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat up the slideways. This will help to soften the dried-up greas...

The Leica 10445822 ergonomic stereo microscope head can be opened by removing the four screws that hold the bottom plate in place. These screws are located on the bottom of the head, near the corners. Once the screws are removed, the bottom plate can be gently pried off, revealing the interior of th...