Filter thread dent / repair tool (1 Viewer)

[Peregrine Took]

Has anyone used one of these to straighten out a dented scope? I just bought an 82mm filter for my used Kowa 773 and found a small dent, but big enough to prevent the fitting of the filter. I've seen a YT video of a guy repairing a Canon lens with this tool and it looks like a good solution, but it costs £30.00 - not entirely sure it's worth bothering.

Any other suggestions welcome... the obvious default being, don't bother with a filter.

 

[stevo]

Cover the front element,then gently ease dent out with pliers.Put tape over the inside edge of pliers to stop marking the metal.

 

[Peregrine Took]

Cover the front element,then gently ease dent out with pliers.Put tape over the inside edge of pliers to stop marking the metal.

Thanks, but the fundamental problem with using pliers is that the retractable hood is in the way... it's shrouds the front edge of the scope.
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[Hermann]

Forget about the filter.

Hermann

 

[Peregrine Took]

Forget about the filter.

Hermann

What filter? 😆

 

[Hermann]

What filter? 😆

Use the Kowa as it it. And if you can't put a filter on the scope because of the dent, just forget about the filter.

Hermann

 

[Peregrine Took]

Use the Kowa as it it. And if you can't put a filter on the scope because of the dent, just forget about the filter.

Hermann

I was joking Hermann (you told me to forget about the filter)... I understood the first time. Thanks.
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