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Old Sunday 11th September 2011, 05:31   #1
Eos9
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Question Benbo replacement screw

I have lost the screw that locks the rotating plate on top of my Benbo Multi head tripod head and would appreciate if anyone can advise where I can obtain a replacement.
I have previously emailed the manufacturer but unfortunately to date have had no reply.
Any help therefore much appreciated.

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Old Saturday 7th January 2012, 00:20   #2
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Hope you've solved your problem, but if not and you're still looking, can you provide a photograph of the tripod and indicate the area where the screw is missing. I have 2 Benbos and a Uni-loc (same maker at one time) and might be able to find out what the thread is, if you can indicate where I should look. At the moment, your description isn't ringing any bells with me...
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Old Saturday 7th January 2012, 08:10   #3
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I assume the head in question was the four way unit with four locking screws/clamps on spring loaded clutches, cork pad on top in glossy black and red. - it was a bit expensive when new and must have been discontinued 20 years? Unfortunately its one of the most useful heads I have for macro use, so I can see your problem. I have checked my box of heads etc, but its fittings seemed petty well unique. I have never seen another one 'in the wild', so my guess is there were never many out there in the first place. Afraid thats not a lot of help, but if its a different model I will have another look.
I think that it predates the split that led to Uniloc.

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Old Saturday 7th January 2012, 11:10   #4
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A bit like this?

The top and bottom clamps are not recessed like the middle two and there may be enough thread projecting to use a suitably threaded wingnut & washer, if you are still trying to sort out.
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