I need an rf adj screwdriver!

[Michael I.]

Hi!

I have a great M3 with the rf a tad of at infinity(it is ok at 30m but of at 100m+)
I know I need a wide screwdriver but I cant find\machine it localy.

Can anybody loan\rent me his?

Thanks
Mike

 

[Ronald M]

I would just grind one to fit on my bench grinder or file one down

 

[Michael I.]

I understand the mechanics but do not have access\knowledge\tools.
I would pay a reasonable sum for one though.

 

[payasam]

You could get someone to do what Ronald advises.

 

[Michael I.]

I prefer to get someone who knows what a leica is to do so.

 

[waileong]

You can bend the screwdriver.

 

[Michael I.]

You can bend the screwdriver.

the shaft,to get better access? Wouldnt I lose grip? Or do you mean the head?

 

[Michael I.]

anyone?please?

 

[MDenton]

Check out http://www.micro-tools.com/4.html

 

[splitimageview]

Is there information online as to how to do the adjustment?

 

[payasam]

There's an early M "basic repair" guide, but I can't remember from where I downloaded it. Be glad to send it if I'm given an e-mail address.

 

[Ben Z]

Personally I prefer using something like a butter knife, if necessary ground to fit the slot exactly, as it can be placed horizontally, with the shaft at 90 degrees to the slot, which is better because you want all the force directed to turning the excentric, not pushing up against the arm! Also keep your other thumb against it lightly while turning so it can't accidentally slip. The roller is very tight and you only want to turn it a small fraction at a time.

 

[splitimageview]

There's an early M "basic repair" guide, but I can't remember from where I downloaded it. Be glad to send it if I'm given an e-mail address.

That would be great! digitalintrigue at yahoo.com

 

[Michael I.]

I like the butter knife Idea,need to find one thick enough. I think the metal i soft enough to grind with a manual grinder

 

[payasam]

Sent to digitalintrigue at yahoo.com. Sender's name Mukul Dube. Please check your spam folder if you do not see it.

 

[ferider]

I use a bent electronics screwdriver. Bent maybe 30 degrees, 3/4 of an inch
from the tip. The RF adjustment screw slit is rounded and deeper in the middle
than at the borders so this works well. I used a file to make it a little less
sharp and dead straight.

Roland.

 

[back alley]

is that for your canon p also rollie?

joe

 

[ferider]

is that for your canon p also rollie?

joe

No, Joe, on the P one doesn't need to touch the roller .... It's an M thing for infinity
alignment. On the P a watchmaker screwdriver is enough.

Cheers,

Roland.