Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 7/13/98 3:40:48 PM, you wrote: << think the M2 is one of the greatest and I also have a M4... I am very interested into these small cranks I saw on your M2s on Hans Pahlen site. Where do you find these? or do you make them yourself? How do you adjust it on the rewind button?>> Thib (et al), I too am a fan of the M-2. About 20 years ago I purchased a rewind crank for my M-2R. I haven't seen one since, although I understand someone in Japan is making them. Since they are so hard to find, and make such an improvement to the operation of the camera, I decided to make a version of the crank myself. They will be made of hard aluminum and anodized to blend with the chrome of the cameras. The Rewind Cranks slip over the knurled knob and are held in place by a set screw for which I will provide a wrench. The set screw has a plastic tip to prevent damage to the knurling. Currently, the CNC machine shop is working on the components. They then will need to be anodized. I estimate that they should be complete in about 3 weeks, and will cost about $35 US . BTW, I have Tom Abrahamsson's blessing to make these. If anyone is interested in purchasing the "M-Rewind Cranks", please e-mail me privately, and I will let you know when they are ready.