Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Peter, If my memory is correct, Really Right Stuff has a remedy if the large knob locks up. I don't know if it affects the small tension knob. Also, the RRS plates are the best, IMHO. Bill Christensen - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lucien" <director@ubi.edu> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 3:06 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Arca Swiss B1 tension screw locked > > > Pete Su wrote: > > > > I just bought a brandy new Arca Ball head. > > > > While it is a thing of beauty, I can't make the minimum tension adjustment > > screw work. The large main tension knob is fine. But no matter what I do > > (loosen tension, tighten tension, whatever) the smaller thumbscrew is locked in > > place. It is my understanding that this set screw should turn easily with just > > your thumb nail, so I am confused. > > > > Anyone have advice? I'd hate to have to send this back for such a seemingly > > trivial fault. > > Peter, > > The following address may help. > <http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/> > > If you don't have it, you should order the catalogue, it's free. > It's really useful. > > Lucien >