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Hello. I apparently acquire microscopes requiring weird parts. I'm looking for an extra Nikon Alphaphot YST Ph3 (or other phase) slider. I don't need the phase annulus, just the slider. The slider goes under the condenser and I'm wondering whether I could use it for holding other accessories. Googling failed. Or I don't know correct search terms. Has anyone encountered one online? Do you think it could hold other accessories? For example, disks for oblique lighting or darkfield? Or are there other Nikon Alphaphot sliders out there? Thank you for ideas.

The slider is about 59mm x 32mm x 8mm.

If you are handy you could make one from aluminum or brass or plastic or hardwood. You have all the critical dimensions so it will be easy-peasy. If you are using it for purposes other than the phase you have the freedom of some design creativity.

lorez

lorez2 wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:27 am

If you are handy you could make one from aluminum or brass or plastic or hardwood. You have all the critical dimensions so it will be easy-peasy. If you are using it for purposes other than the phase you have the freedom of some design creativity.

lorez

Yes. Thank you for the encouragement. I was looking at the illumination technique and DIY forums and was astonished by the creativity. This shouldn’t be difficult, especially I if find starting material that matches the thickness of the Nikon part. And I’ll save $$$! Thanks!