Bulb bracket wont stay in position
Mar 11, 2021 19:51:50 #
The bulb weight 2 lbs but no matter how much I tighten the screw the light slowly shifts down.
I have thought about grinding the surfaces with a dremel but maybe there is something better I never thought of.
I have thought about grinding the surfaces with a dremel but maybe there is something better I never thought of.
Mar 11, 2021 19:55:29 #
Mar 11, 2021 20:01:55 #
twowindsbear wrote:
Try a shim in the tilt mechanism
There is no room the fit is very tight but smooth
Mar 11, 2021 20:05:05 #
Mar 11, 2021 20:06:00 #
twowindsbear wrote:
Try a shim in the tilt mechanism
Return it before you break it.
It’s apparently intended to point upward only. That would balance it. Look at its geometry.
Mar 11, 2021 20:14:44 #
pego101 wrote:
There is no room the fit is very tight but smooth
Too smooth inside the pivot, bad design. Should be rough in the pivot to grip.
Mar 11, 2021 20:21:32 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
pego101 wrote:
The bulb weight 2 lbs but no matter how much I tighten the screw the light slowly shifts down.
I have thought about grinding the surfaces with a dremel but maybe there is something better I never thought of.
I have thought about grinding the surfaces with a dremel but maybe there is something better I never thought of.
If the screw doesn't have enough threads, you might add a washer or two, or use a screw with more threads. Or, you might score a few radial lines on each side of the male part with your Dremel. Or, you may be able to spread the female side apart enough to insert a star washer or two. Do let us know how you resolve it. Good luck!
Mar 11, 2021 20:41:36 #
Take the assembly to a hardware store and get 2 star type lock washers (one for each side). You may also need a longer bolt.
Mar 11, 2021 20:48:25 #
Dave327 wrote:
Take the assembly to a hardware store and get 2 star type lock washers (one for each side). You may also need a longer bolt.
Great idea, but I thought he said it's s tight fit.
Mar 11, 2021 21:10:16 #
Longshadow wrote:
Great idea, but I thought he said it's s tight fit.
Your not assuming Hogsters read the thread, are you ? My money says six pages worth of “add washers”.
BTW, just wondering, how do you store your memory cards ?
Mar 11, 2021 21:12:49 #
Mar 11, 2021 21:14:12 #
pego101 wrote:
I'm gonna try grinding down one side and try a lock washer
Use a fiber washer for friction. Lock washers mainly resist CCW slippage (unless you put one on both faces). Anywho a fiber washer is thinner.
Mar 11, 2021 21:20:32 #
User ID wrote:
Your not assuming Hogsters read the thread, are you ? My money says six pages worth of “add washers”.
BTW, just wondering, how do you store your memory cards ?
BTW, just wondering, how do you store your memory cards ?
1a. Hahaha 1b. Yup
2. Hmmm, lemme go check.
Mar 11, 2021 21:26:56 #
Longshadow wrote:
1a. Hahaha 1b. Yup
2. Hmmm, lemme go check.
2. Hmmm, lemme go check.
I would mount that light onto a motor driven gimbal remotely controlled by a smartphone app.
Mar 11, 2021 21:43:06 #
User ID wrote:
I would mount that light onto a motor driven gimbal remotely controlled by a smartphone app.
The necessity of invention.
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