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Eyepiece wrench(?)

Started by SmokeDaddy, 08/30/2006 04:16AM
Posted 08/30/2006 04:16AM Opening Post
Hi,

I need some expert advice here please. Is there a special eyepiece wrench available to take out the retaining ring in a eyepiece instead of using a jewelers screw driver? I found a really sweet mint Tasco 7-TE5 in a antique store and wish to clean up the eyepices and 3x barlow. They look like they have never been used but could use a cleaning. The main objective is perfectly clean. Any tips and tricks on cleaning would be appreciated too. Oh, is there a correct orientation on the eyepiece lens after I take it out? In other words could I put it in upside down? I was amazed how sharp this little pup is while viewing the moon tonight.






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Posted 08/30/2006 04:59AM #1
Is there dirt inside the lens? Usually it is external and does not require removing the lenses.

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Posted 08/30/2006 10:34PM #2
I believe it was Rick Margolies who led me to a site that had a plethora of spanner wrenches. Perhaps he can also make some recommendations as to types.

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Posted 08/31/2006 02:49AM #3
On another note,

Any suggestions on cleaning the outside, without taking it apart? How do you clean the smaller ones like a 4mm, 6mm etc.?

Thanks in advance,
-JW:
Posted 09/01/2006 12:10AM #4
Here's a picture of one of the eyepieces I am talking about.



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