Calzone
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+1 and then plus two.
I recently bought a TA Rapidwinder. Although I only own one M-body I want another Rapidwindered M-Body to shoot a 35 Cron paired with a 75 Lux.
DISCLAIMER: also own TA Rapidgrip and TA Softy.
Cal
Broke my Leicavit yesterday....should I try to fix it ?
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+1 and then plus two.
I recently bought a TA Rapidwinder. Although I only own one M-body I want another Rapidwindered M-Body to shoot a 35 Cron paired with a 75 Lux.
DISCLAIMER: also own TA Rapidgrip and TA Softy.
Cal
jbrianfoto
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I'd like to try one of Tom's Rapidwinders. I've only heard great things about them. My only concern now is the ergonomics of his winder vs the Leicavit. I am very used to exactly where the lever is, and how it feels, how long the travel of the lever is, ect. Has anyone used them side by side, are they really different? Because I already have this Vit (and I do love it, even tho I broke it) - I'm kinda stuck. FWIW - this is my second Leicavit, the first I had for 5 years with zero problems. I was being heavy handed with this one, now I know it's limits.
jbrianfoto
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Fixed It !! All by myself.
I got ahold of the parts manual for the Leicavit - it shows an exploded view of it's motion-works. So today I opened it up again, and using the diagram I found out there is a clamp which holds onto one end of the belt (which is attached to the trigger). Had to remove 3 screws to get the trigger out - then remove two small screws which clamp the belt in place. Put everything back in place and screwed the cover back on. I was concerned aboout there being a syncronization issue, but in the end, there wasn't.
Mounted it back on my beater M4-2 for a smoke test. Worked perfect the first time. Then I put it back on my old M4 - same deal. works like a champ. After all my worrying, turns out this a pretty simple reapir. I am going to order a spare belt, spring and trigger (just to be safe), I think those three parts are the most likely to break in the future.
Thanks to everyone for lending their ear and opinions to this.
I got ahold of the parts manual for the Leicavit - it shows an exploded view of it's motion-works. So today I opened it up again, and using the diagram I found out there is a clamp which holds onto one end of the belt (which is attached to the trigger). Had to remove 3 screws to get the trigger out - then remove two small screws which clamp the belt in place. Put everything back in place and screwed the cover back on. I was concerned aboout there being a syncronization issue, but in the end, there wasn't.
Mounted it back on my beater M4-2 for a smoke test. Worked perfect the first time. Then I put it back on my old M4 - same deal. works like a champ. After all my worrying, turns out this a pretty simple reapir. I am going to order a spare belt, spring and trigger (just to be safe), I think those three parts are the most likely to break in the future.
Thanks to everyone for lending their ear and opinions to this.
Flat Twin
Film Shooter
Part Numbers...
Part Numbers...
Interesting account of your Leicavit saga! I just wondered if your exploded diagram of the assembly comes with part numbers? If so would you let me know the codes for the spare parts that you mention as I would like to order them too after your experience!
Thanks, Simon
Part Numbers...
Interesting account of your Leicavit saga! I just wondered if your exploded diagram of the assembly comes with part numbers? If so would you let me know the codes for the spare parts that you mention as I would like to order them too after your experience!
Thanks, Simon
jbrianfoto
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Just sent ya the list...looking for a good lube...
Just sent ya the list...looking for a good lube...
I just PM'd you the part numbers. Good luck.
BTW - there was no lubrication in the Leicavit. I thought I would at least find some on the guide rod - that's the place where all the friction really is. Does anyone know what a good choice for lube might be? Lithium white, watch oil?
Just sent ya the list...looking for a good lube...
I just PM'd you the part numbers. Good luck.
BTW - there was no lubrication in the Leicavit. I thought I would at least find some on the guide rod - that's the place where all the friction really is. Does anyone know what a good choice for lube might be? Lithium white, watch oil?
