ORBIT 4X5 PARTS

Fred D Hummel

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Help Please !! Just picked up a B&J Orbit 4x5 in very good condition except for the front standard locking knob to secure it to the monorail after focus. Screw is broken.
I'm hopeful someone has a replacement piece just laying around or knows where I may find one.
Any help appreciated, thanks.

Fred
 
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Fred D Hummel

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Thanks for the reply but the screw has a recess milled into it between the threads and knob.

Regardless, I had chance this morning to take it apart and the screw is fine, but unfortunately the female thread is stripped. Looks like I need the the entire piece that rides on the monorail, the front swing standard is attached on top of that.

Again, anyone have an idea where I could obtain one?

Fred
 

btaylor

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I know nothing about the stripped threads referenced here (how accessible, how small) but there are thread repair materials generally available generically called Helicoil, or thread repair inserts. Might help?
 

Roger Thoms

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McMaster Carr is an excellent source for thread repair inserts, with a wide variety to choose from.

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.
www.mcmaster.com

Might be worth a look.

Roger
 
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