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G-11 "Latitude" locking knobs

Started by fblue, 10/04/2007 09:21PM
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Posted 10/04/2007 09:21PM | Edited 10/04/2007 10:34PM Opening Post
Floyd Blue
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Hi all,
I did not like the Allen screws for the DEC lock. I found nice clamping knobs at Budget Bolt for $3.50 and some Nylon washers that keep from scratching the metal as it slides by during DEC adjustments. These work great and are a nice easy and cheap solution to the problem.

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Nice idea Floyd. I'll have to snag one myself.

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Posted 10/04/2007 10:18PM | Edited 10/04/2007 10:20PM #2
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Nice! L-A-T-I-T-U-D-E lock.
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Posted 10/05/2007 12:40AM #3
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Hey, I was thinking the same thing Floyd, but haven't got it done yet. wink
I did call Scott today and order the upgraded clutch knobs, though.
I have trouble gripping the regular ones, and those look much easier.
Easy is good...
Linton
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Posted 10/06/2007 02:10PM #4
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Be careful of those beautiful knobs, Floyd. They can reach out and snag a cabloe or wire very easily. I believe that you will find in the long run that snaggy beautiful knobs are easier to use to adjust the latitude, but not so easily kept clear when all the camera cables, etc. start getting used.

Alex
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