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    Re: TravelWide Repair Question

    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Goldstein View Post
    I may have a file for 3D printing this part - ISTR that someone posted it somewhere, possibly APUG. I'll check when I'm back at my home computer. Maybe SKG could use this to extract dimensional info.

    EDIT - I have .dxf drawings for the arc-shaped pieces as well as for a circular retaining ring but I can't vouch for their accuracy.
    Could you share this file with me? SKG is requesting it.

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    Re: TravelWide Repair Question

    Can do. Sent you a PM about the logistics.

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    Re: TravelWide Repair Question

    Has SK" Grimes made a quote on fabricating a retaining ring?
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    There are only three types of mounting flanges; too big, too small and wrong thread!

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    Re: TravelWide Repair Question

    Still waiting to hear. They have the DXF file, and according to USPS tracking, my Travelwide and it's broken pieces arrived in Woonsocket this morning. Should be hearing soon, I'll be sure to update as soon as I know anything.

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    Re: TravelWide Repair Question

    Any update from S.K. Grimes?
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    There are only three types of mounting flanges; too big, too small and wrong thread!

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    Re: TravelWide Repair Question

    Still nothing. They emailed me yesterday, apologized for the delay. Something about outsourcing to a specific machine that is currently out of order. It could be awhile.

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    Re: TravelWide Repair Question

    Please keep us up-dated oln this.

    I have a TW with the same repair issue. I would guess that there are others out there too. No sense in sending it in if they are still working on a fix.

    Cheers
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    There are only three types of mounting flanges; too big, too small and wrong thread!

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    Re: TravelWide Repair Question

    Are we talking about a jam-nut or a lens flange? Chances are that TravelWide's part is standard and easily replaced with a steel part. If not a jam-nut or flange, then what is it, please? Any snapshots available?

    If it is some unscheduled odd part, then Glen at http://www.glennview.com/ might help.

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    Re: TravelWide Repair Question

    These parts mount to the inside of the camera with very small screws and the screw eyelets get broken when there's too much friction with the helical.
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    my black and white photos of the Mendocino Coast: jonshiu.zenfolio.com

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    Re: TravelWide Repair Question

    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Shiu View Post
    These parts mount to the inside of the camera with very small screws and the screw eyes get broken when there's too much friction with the helical.
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    Thank you, Jon. I had no idea. Crazy engineering. Certainly a metallic replacement is in order. They appear symmetric, so only one part duplicated is necessary - no?

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