Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

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Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

#1 Post by Rorschach » Mon Jan 06, 2020 7:28 pm

I am looking for one of these hoods that were intended to be used with at least M8 and M7.
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Re: Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

#2 Post by Rorschach » Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:38 am

Bump. Still would like to buy one of these. I am intending to build a field stereo system based on a Wild M8 and battery-run LED lights. It would be used for teaching.

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Re: Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

#3 Post by dtsh » Sat Jul 17, 2021 9:44 pm

While not exactly the same thing, have you considered PVC pipe?
Depnding on the dimensions, you might not need to do any machining.

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Re: Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

#4 Post by Scarodactyl » Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:44 pm

A pelican case, while much less sexy, is also a good way to transport optics in a controlled way.

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Re: Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

#5 Post by jfiresto » Sun Jul 18, 2021 6:48 am

I was also going to suggest that: getting a Zarges case and having a foam shop make some custom inserts to organize the microscope and accessories.
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Re: Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

#6 Post by Rorschach » Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:33 am

Thanks for tips guys. I will make use of them while trying to find the proper hood. Being a bit of a purist, I do want to find one at some point :D My long-term plan is to put together a high-quality system (or a few systems) for my offspring so I want it to be elegant too.

I have found a few of the hoods but they are all being sold together with a Wild M5A which I already have and the sellers refuse to sell the hood separately. So, not able to get anything done. I assume the hoods that came with M5As is identical in height with the one that came with M8? Or at least close enough to work.

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#7 Post by Scarodactyl » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:22 pm

I have only seen one separate hood go up for sale that I remember and it sold very quickly. They're out there but scarce in demand.

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#8 Post by 75RR » Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:03 pm

Rorschach wrote:
Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:33 am
I have found a few of the hoods but they are all being sold together with a Wild M5A which I already have and the sellers refuse to sell the hood separately. So, not able to get anything done. I assume the hoods that came with M5As is identical in height with the one that came with M8? Or at least close enough to work.
Assuming the hoods fit (if you can get measurements), would it be worth getting the set and then selling the M5A on?
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Re: Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

#9 Post by Rorschach » Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:35 am

Scarodactyl wrote:
Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:22 pm
I have only seen one separate hood go up for sale that I remember and it sold very quickly. They're out there but scarce in demand.
Yeah, that is the case. I bet a huge number of them have been separated from the scope they originally came with and are now sitting in university store rooms and people's attics. Many probably got sent to metal recycling.

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Re: Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

#10 Post by Rorschach » Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:36 am

75RR wrote:
Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:03 pm
Rorschach wrote:
Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:33 am
I have found a few of the hoods but they are all being sold together with a Wild M5A which I already have and the sellers refuse to sell the hood separately. So, not able to get anything done. I assume the hoods that came with M5As is identical in height with the one that came with M8? Or at least close enough to work.
Assuming the hoods fit (if you can get measurements), would it be worth getting the set and then selling the M5A on?
That's under consideration yes. Would need to secure a reasonable price though.

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#11 Post by 75RR » Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:40 am

Rorschach wrote:
Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:36 am
75RR wrote:
Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:03 pm
Rorschach wrote:
Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:33 am
I have found a few of the hoods but they are all being sold together with a Wild M5A which I already have and the sellers refuse to sell the hood separately. So, not able to get anything done. I assume the hoods that came with M5As is identical in height with the one that came with M8? Or at least close enough to work.
Assuming the hoods fit (if you can get measurements), would it be worth getting the set and then selling the M5A on?
That's under consideration yes. Would need to secure a reasonable price though.
Let me know if you need an original hood measurements
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Re: Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

#12 Post by Rorschach » Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:55 am

75RR wrote:
Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:40 am
Rorschach wrote:
Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:36 am
75RR wrote:
Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:03 pm
Assuming the hoods fit (if you can get measurements), would it be worth getting the set and then selling the M5A on?
That's under consideration yes. Would need to secure a reasonable price though.
Let me know if you need an original hood measurements
Ha! So you have one! My plot of innocent conversation succeeded in revealing one owner :D

The measurements would be great to have if it's not too much trouble.

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#13 Post by 75RR » Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:55 am

No problem, can supply them later today
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Re: Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

#14 Post by 75RR » Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:36 am

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There are two ridges near the bottom, 2cm between them, hood rests on the first one, second one would appear to be there to add stiffness.

Height is 38.5cm and diameter is 21.5cm give or take the odd mm.

Let me know if that is enough info.
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#15 Post by Rorschach » Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:23 pm

Thanks 75RR! I think those measurements are all I need. Please do let me know if you want to part with the hood at some point.

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Re: Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

#16 Post by 75RR » Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:33 pm

Rorschach wrote:
Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:23 pm
Please do let me know if you want to part with the hood at some point.
Wouldn't want my M8 to catch cold! ;)
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Re: Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

#17 Post by Rorschach » Wed Jul 21, 2021 3:54 pm

75RR wrote:
Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:33 pm
Rorschach wrote:
Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:23 pm
Please do let me know if you want to part with the hood at some point.
Wouldn't want my M8 to catch cold! ;)
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Now you're just rubbing salt on my wounds! :D

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Re: Wanted: Wild stereo metal hood

#18 Post by wild2020 » Sun Aug 01, 2021 7:30 pm

I have a spare one I am in UK cheers

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