No32 replacement advice

[OxfordAndy61]

Thanks Warren. I really appreciate both Brian's and your advice and will gently exercise the drums as suggested

I would much rather get the original scope repaired - even if I have to sentdit you in Canada. If that is not possible and you can help put me in touch with someone nearer home, that would be very much appreciated.

My interest in the repro's is only to try to cover all eventualities and my hesitance in rushing down this route in not snobbery, just I've not read anything that indicates them (as yet) being a satisfacrory or guaranteed solution (focus issues, problems holding zero/weak springs, overall build quality etc)

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[Surpmil]

A shop that repairs instruments such as theodolites should be able to handle this no problem at all; particularly if you provide them the drawings from Peter's book(s).

The turret assembly/block is brass so you might try playing a hair drier over that portion and warming it up a bit in case lubricants have gone hard? Would take a while for the heat to migrate through the 1/2" or so of metal so patience will be needed.

After that perhaps the gentle taps with soft-faced hammer as Warren suggested; and he meant only on the rough-cast areas of the turret, not the drums!