Re: 50's Leitz lab microscope restoration


tbrown <tbrown02001@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hello all,
I have recently aquired a 1953-ish Leitz lab microscope that
needs a
serious clean up. I envisioned removing the obvious screws from
the
knobs that would then slide off so I could clean them in
solvent or the
ultrasonic cleaner I wish I had right about now. Having bought
a new
screwdriver that fit well, I removed the screws on the main
focuser,
micro focuser, and x-y slide holder. None of these knobs slide
off, so
I assume they are press-fit. If anyone could point me to the
magic
"Leitz microscope disassembly" web site, that would be great.
I'm
betting that does not exist, so any personal experience would
work
wonders as well. Things I know I need now:

- A wide variety of difference sized flat-blade screwdrivers or
bits
(preferred)
- Really tiny gear pullers
- Owner and service manuals for Leitz microscopes
- Patience
- Alternate ideas for a thorough cleaning

Please post replies as I can't read that email anymore.

Scott:

A great source for fine precision hand tools is
www.brownells.com

Regards,

Edward Hennessey


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