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Title: stuck adaptor at atik383l+
Post by: kookoo_gr on January 22, 2014, 11:27:23 am: I have the 3mm adaptor stuck at my camera and i can't remove it. I tried using a belt wrench but the adaptor is so short that the wrench can't get a grip on it even when using extension adaptors. what are my options for removing it without damaging the camera or the adaptor?
Title: Re: stuck adaptor at atik383l+
Post by: Chris on January 22, 2014, 11:31:22 pm: There are things called filter wrenches that are available on ebay, perhaps that will work. I managed to make one from a piece of 2mm plastic.

Otherwise try what searches for things like stuck filter reveal.

Chris
Title: Re: stuck adaptor at atik383l+
Post by: kookoo_gr on January 23, 2014, 06:48:57 am: how did you make the strap wrench i am very interested

P.S. oil filter wrench = belt wrench = boa wrench
Title: Re: stuck adaptor at atik383l+
Post by: Chris on January 24, 2014, 07:56:37 pm: Quote from: kookoo_gr on January 23, 2014, 06:48:57 am
how did you make the strap wrench i am very interested
Carved it out of a piece of black plastic from the lid of something using a Dremel and knife.

I should have said Lens Filter Wrench, this sort of thing http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=lens+filter+wrench

The one I made was a lot cruder.

Chris
Title: Re: stuck adaptor at atik383l+
Post by: chrisjbaileyuk on January 27, 2014, 10:58:20 am: I had the same issue a while back, it was as though it was welded in place. I resorted to cutting a narrow slot on either side of the adapter so I could use a only straight edge to gain some leverage. I now routinely put Delrin washers (Baader make some) between any component parts.