stuck adaptor at atik383l+

[kookoo_gr]

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?

[Chris]

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

[kookoo_gr]

how did you make the strap wrench i am very interested

P.S. oil filter wrench = belt wrench = boa wrench

[Chris]

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

[chrisjbaileyuk]

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.