No 32 mk 3

[Gurn]

I'm pretty good at fixing things..... Anyone want to send me theirs and I will try and fix them? I bet after a few or more I could get the jest of it and do a good job...

In all seriousness, I would like to find one in bad shape and have a go at it.

[Ridolpho]

Peter: Clearly you should put on some training seminars there in Abingdon for folks from all over who would like to learn how to do it. If you ever do count me in!

Ridolpho

[Peter Laidler]

Try fixing scratched lenses, stripped/sheared 8BA body threads and remove parts seized solid by 60 years of hardened grease and mastic that has set like concrete. That won't move without heat - which immediately destroys the balsam. Or what about the old type sintered alloy locking segment that disintegrates as you're looking at it. And you can't go to the tray and get spares.......

What about the light gauge to gauge the output against the input to test for light scatter. Who will range test them on a slave action to test for fastness and shock load?

[CINDERS]

Post #23 says but a smidgin of what this person has held within and what I have been saying all along it is what is held from practical hands on been there learnings that may be lost.
I do feel empathy for the person being flooded by the world market but heck what are we types supposed to do. He can write another book but if he tried to put all what he knew and the stuff that is not in text books then cripes he would be 180 y/o before it was finished and then it would be a library.
I have no idea as to this dilemma facing the fraternity in the future cause as far as I can see unless P.L has a like minded apprentice that he taught and wanting to carry the banner for the 32's then we are in somewhat of a bind ere' what!

[bigduke6]

Try fixing scratched lenses, stripped/sheared 8BA body threads and remove parts seized solid by 60 years of hardened grease and mastic that has set like concrete. That won't move without heat

One reason I started on Binoculars .......opening up a £5 pair bought as spares on that auction site, I realised there is more to it than meets the eye (excuse the pun), the tools required just for starters.... some required very little and some required immense repairs all a learning curve, I,m still building up or making a lot of the tools, there is a post in the vintage military Gear if anyone is interested in prism repair. see link below.

Binoculars Prismatic No5 repair

[Robert303]

It's like all EXPERIENCE until you've done it lots of times and for a long time you're O.K. then you get good. when it comes to mechanical / optical devices not only do you need to know how but you need the parts. We are about 5 years short and a LOT on money short of having computer programmes ready that can make EVERY part that Capt Laidlers 'apprentice' would need. IF someone is a REALLY GOOD documentary maker we should be trying to make some videos of the simpler and more often needed 'fixes' on all aspects of the SMLE and No 4. Repairing the draws and re stocking are two things that come to mind.

[Gurn]

Try fixing scratched lenses, stripped/sheared 8BA body threads and remove parts seized solid by 60 years of hardened grease and mastic that has set like concrete. That won't move without heat - which immediately destroys the balsam. Or what about the old type sintered alloy locking segment that disintegrates as you're looking at it. And you can't go to the tray and get spares.......

What about the light gauge to gauge the output against the input to test for light scatter. Who will range test them on a slave action to test for fastness and shock load?

Ok that settles it then. I'm hopping on a plane and will be staying with you for about a year. Learning all that I can and then take back home with me all your spare parts and special tools and equipment. I hope you can cook more than bangers and mash.

[Surpmil]

If you are in the USA I can suggest a name or two. PM if you want them as I know one of them at least would not appreciate being advertised online.

[villiers]

Try fixing scratched lenses, stripped/sheared 8BA body threads and remove parts seized solid by 60 years of hardened grease and mastic that has set like concrete. That won't move without heat - which immediately destroys the balsam. Or what about the old type sintered alloy locking segment that disintegrates as you're looking at it. And you can't go to the tray and get spares.......

What about the light gauge to gauge the output against the input to test for light scatter. Who will range test them on a slave action to test for fastness and shock load?

Peter, that´s exactly what I suspected .... and why I chose a Trijicon, now that I´m not only hard of hearing, but also going long/short sighted (?), both at the same time. But have decided to leave the scope at home this weekend, as it´s just too boring.

[paul87buick]

These are all the parts I have for this oneAttachment 65006Attachment 65007Attachment 65008Attachment 65009