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Optolyth scope mounting (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter LSB
- Start date
Stewart J.
Well-known member
Hi all
Ive threaded my foot plate on my scope
Yo LSB not quite sure what you mean, have you lost or damaged the thread insert that fits into the threaded hole in the foot plate?
Stewart
:h?:
Ive threaded my foot plate on my scope
Yo LSB not quite sure what you mean, have you lost or damaged the thread insert that fits into the threaded hole in the foot plate?
Stewart
:h?:
mikebidwell
Well-known member
I've threaded my footplate
Being new to the forum I've been scanning through to find any information regarding Optolyth Scopes and I came across your post regarding the thread in the base of your scope. I take it the problem is that you have cross threaded it??? If this is the case, is there any way you can get it re-threaded by having a heli-coil insert fitted???
Hopefully by now you have had it sorted
regards
Mike :t:
Being new to the forum I've been scanning through to find any information regarding Optolyth Scopes and I came across your post regarding the thread in the base of your scope. I take it the problem is that you have cross threaded it??? If this is the case, is there any way you can get it re-threaded by having a heli-coil insert fitted???
Hopefully by now you have had it sorted
regards
Mike :t:
Littlestintboy,
If you can get a replacement from the manufacturer, great. Otherwise, I think that your local garage could drill it out, retap it to a larger size and supply a bolt to fit. The bolt head might need grinding down a bit and have a slot cut in it, but it's basically a straightforward job.
Hmm, just noted the date at the start of this thread - Any news?
Good luck,
Pete.
If you can get a replacement from the manufacturer, great. Otherwise, I think that your local garage could drill it out, retap it to a larger size and supply a bolt to fit. The bolt head might need grinding down a bit and have a slot cut in it, but it's basically a straightforward job.
Hmm, just noted the date at the start of this thread - Any news?
Good luck,
Pete.