Bronica SQ-B Multi-exp lever replacement

[Nitmoi]

I discovered that the lever was missing but the retaining screw was still in place. I heard that the plastic was a common failure so I didn't bother trying hard to find one. None were clearly out there. So, take one brass Yale door key, make a 3mm drilled hole. File a slot then saw out at lever shape and spent 30 minutes sanding it down to thickness.

 

[koraks]

Neat job!

 

[Nitmoi]

Neat job!

Thanks

 

[MFstooges]

I'm just curious how thick is your saw and what's the gap created when you cut through metal?

 

[Nitmoi]

It is a jewellery saw. The blade is so fine that I needed a magnifier to see which side the teeth were on. These blades are clamped into the saw and then stretched tight by pulling the one leg through a channel fitted with a thumb screw to hold it tight. I estimate the cut width is just less than 1mm. It cuts very quickly and you can change direction easily too.