Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Arca Swiss B1 tension screw locked
From: "Bill Christensen" <billc@xsite.net>
Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2000 06:06:09 -0500
References: <20001004030024.14713.qmail@web2003.mail.yahoo.com> <39DAE51A.7E2CA384@ubi.edu>

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
>

In reply to: Message from Pete Su <psu_13@yahoo.com> ([Leica] OT: Arca Swiss B1 tension screw locked)
Message from Lucien <director@ubi.edu> (Re: [Leica] OT: Arca Swiss B1 tension screw locked)