To vintage Leitz owners
I have two extra keys for centering the Phaco condenser (Leitz 402a turret)
Those are not the original unobtanium Leitz tools, but watch keys #5; they fit perfectly and do the job. Only defect is that they're so small, easy to be lost.
I will send them as letter; plz provide photo proof of having the Phaco condenser; would swap for some other valuable treasure, for example: a couple of mounted slides; a random objective/eyepiece/condenser/ λ/4 plate; something that can be sent as letter.
See this nice article about using watch keys for centering the Phaco; standard watch keys need some work. Mine came readily usable:
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag//ar ... tools.html
the photo of the beauties:
Leitz Phaco condenser centering keys - trade /swap
Leitz Phaco condenser centering keys - trade /swap
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Re: Leitz Phaco condenser centering keys - trade /swap
I'm intrigued! But I have a Nikon 4-objective nosepiece with centering adjustments. Nikon centering wrenches:
..... which show up rarely on e-bay, are always outlandishly priced. Now knowing that "watch keys" may be used has given new meaning to my life!
..... which show up rarely on e-bay, are always outlandishly priced. Now knowing that "watch keys" may be used has given new meaning to my life!
Re: Leitz Phaco condenser centering keys - trade /swap
.Sure Squintsalot wrote: ↑Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:17 amI'm intrigued! But I have a Nikon 4-objective nosepiece with centering adjustments. Nikon centering wrenches:
If it’s any help …
That Nikon wrench looks remarkably like a hex-socket grub-screw with a knob attached.
I suggest you start your journey here: https://shop4fasteners.co.uk/fasteners/ ... nless.html
[ plenty of other suppliers available, but it’s a nice list ]
MichaelG.
Too many 'projects'
Re: Leitz Phaco condenser centering keys - trade /swap
For those too far away to take up Patta on his kind offer -- hobby shops sell tiny brass tubing with square sections whose ID will also fit the Leitz 402a. Maybe (don't recall) with a bit of persuasion to open it or close it down a bit to rectangular form. Epoxy that square tube inside a bit of close-fitting stainless tube to add some strength, chuck it in a drill to sand down the end of the outer stainless tube to fit, then add a knurl at the end . . .
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Re: Leitz Phaco condenser centering keys - trade /swap
Holy COW! You're right!MichaelG. wrote: ↑Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:03 am.Sure Squintsalot wrote: ↑Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:17 amI'm intrigued! But I have a Nikon 4-objective nosepiece with centering adjustments. Nikon centering wrenches:
If it’s any help …
That Nikon wrench looks remarkably like a hex-socket grub-screw with a knob attached.
I suggest you start your journey here: https://shop4fasteners.co.uk/fasteners/ ... nless.html
[ plenty of other suppliers available, but it’s a nice list ]
MichaelG.
I was wondering why that shaft was threaded; seemed a little weird.
Yet another clue! Thanks MichaelG!