General Repair

Dial vernier caliper To measure things... What else can I say? Generally only needed when making/modifying parts.   Multimeter Circuit testing. And if you have a digital, one check out…

Rotary tool Sears offers a nice 5 speed model. When you advance into making/modifying parts this tool will be your closest friend. I’m amazed that of my numerous bits I…

Friction screwdriver Make from a short length of round wooden dowel (or broom handle). Just glue a piece of flat rubber on the end. A couple different diameters is handy.…

  Windex Excellent for cleaning lenses but I use it for cleaning everything on the camera exterior. Pliobond For regluing leatherette mostly but works fine holding curtains and curtain straps…

Needle Files A cheapie set of 10 different cross-sections has worked fine.   Set of Batteries If I had a nickel for every time a friend has shown me this…

Screwdrivers Niwa brand drivers are our favorites because they have big handles and the replaceable tips are very strong (but it doesn't mean they are unbreakable!). The T-handle is a…

This repair technique is not original. Several different versions can be located on the net. This is only my take on the subject. Here we are trying to repair a…

Cameras function like lined up dominoes. When the first one gets knocked over it knocks over the next...which knocks over the next, etc. Each and every domino must knock over…

This might be the most frequent question I see in the repair forum and emails. So, how DO you remove the top cover? Not many repair books and sites covers…

The following information is on a vacuum machine (Bradvac) that I designed to make the assembly of aperature blades easier. I thought that other people who are interested in camera…