Recent content by evand

Completely separate from this thread/task I’m now inspired to build a micro lathe based on my dremel. Probably have to make it CNC just because it’s more complicated. My family will thank you for giving me yet another project.

No, see the problem with this idea is that it's both too simple and also doesn't require me to spend money on highly specialized tools and equipment and/or someone who has specialized tools and equipment. :D This is great. I will definitely try that. I already have m2 screws of a similar size...

The shoulder on these only goes down to 3mm length. I could take that and attempt to tap the thread further then cut the thread to length. Wonder how that’d do.

The m2 of this be very close. May order some just in case.

This is a good point. As long as it’s m2 thread I could file down the head or cut the thread to length with hand tools… it’s really the shoulder that complicates it.

Yes that needs to mate. Essentially it mounts a slider for the zoom that rotates as it slides. The thread goes into the body and the slider (plastic slider with metal washer, lubricated) is stabilized by the shoulder. These screenshots are from disassembly of the same lens from a youtube...

Haha! I’ve been using various forms of CAD since the 90s so I actually find this easier than drawing it on paper (because my drawing skills are terrible so it would be both unrecognizable and unreadable)

I don't have a micrometer so cheap calipers it is :)

They should open to higher resolution

You'd think it was torx the way the stripped head looks :D but yes it doesn't matter what type of driver

I'm looking for 3 replacement screws (m2 thread) for a camera lens I'm repairing. I would have attempted them myself but my lathe is in pieces right now being converted to CNC--and I'm not sure I'd have the skill for this anyway! Attached are pictures (just for scale, I can provide any more...

I've figured it out, the search "button" is actually 2 buttons. I tend to click on the far right of buttons, and in this case that's a "Google" search, which yields the error. If I click on the "Search" text, the left side of the button (and the larger part), it searches the forum. This is...

I'm also getting that error. I get it every time, regardless of how much I retry unfortunately!

Microsoft. It’s a small one, and 5 was a typo it’s 4 axis which I’m sure is considerably less surprising. Roland MDX-540

Hi All, I’m a Software Engineer who used to do blacksmithing throughout my childhood…. I’ve got 3d printers at home and access to a 5 axis CNC at my work’s hobby space so I’ve dabbled with that for a few years. Just recently got a mini lathe for home and really enjoying it. The projects I work...