Man, KZread has everything…this is exactly the fix I was looking for! I used some wire threads for the crosshairs too - a bit thicker but they do the job well, I may even like them better. Thanks for the post.

@reflactor

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful. This was the first (and hopefully only) time that I've had broken crosshairs. However, I've been told it's quite common.

If you want really strong thin wire find some old fuse wire. It may be hard to find these days with RCCB's, but you used to be able to buy it in various Amp ranges, and therefore thicknesses on a little card from the hardware store.

I have a 6524 tasco apartments scope with a broken crosshair I sent it to Bushnell to get it repaired but because it didn't have a warranty they sent it back to me.

Just the project I have been putting off. Thanks for the directions.

@reflactor

Жыл бұрын

I was apprehensive about it at first, but it ended up being more simple than I expected.

@robertsonsid

Жыл бұрын

@@reflactor Used strands from speaker wire. Little thicker then original but it will do!

What i did with mine was put in a vice then used super glue with one of them very very fine nozzle and quick setting spray 2 seconds did one side then pulled it as tight as possible dabbed glue then quick mist of spray came out very taught and clean just a suggestion for you in the future When people tighten the grum screw to tight on a suppressor or put thread lock on it use a electric soldering iron stand tip in the crum screw comes out very easy thought i would tell you that little trick Have fun 👍

@reflactor

4 ай бұрын

That is a VERY clever way to make sure there is tension on the filaments! Thank you for this tip.

@christophersherratt7299

3 ай бұрын

Sorry for the suppressor thought it was for a Rifle but you may need it if some thing is over tight

@christophersherratt7299

3 ай бұрын

For a thinner diameter use the wire from telephone cable usually there 6 colours with very very fine wire in each colour .001

Thanks alot bro i fixed my old broken gamo 3-9 40 scope

@reflactor

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback - I'm glad the video was helpful!

After seeing this video I think I can fix it now

@reflactor

Ай бұрын

Take your time and I think you'll do a great job.

If you search for "scope crosshairs" (I looked for Unertl crosshairs) EBay has repair kits consisting of 3 foot lengths of tungsten wire fairly inexpensively. Sizes range from 0.0005 to 0.0015. Much finer than electrical wire.

@reflactor

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! That is excellent info.

@Donatello40973

8 ай бұрын

That's where I just bought mine , eBay

John I have even used spider web thread it is really fine! or you could use human hair?

@reflactor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I see lots of room for testing various filaments!

Hi there, I've tried unscrewing that inner ring out but it's just firmly stuck there and it won't even move a mm as I tried to unscrew it with everything that could grab those two holes in the sides, is it glued or I don't understand something? I'm talking about 1:22 part

@reflactor

Жыл бұрын

Every manufacturer does it differently unfortunately. This viewfinder was from a Meade telescope and thankfully they didn't glue it in. I don't have the proper spanner wrench to undo it, but a set of carefully handled needle-nose pliers or hemostats can sometimes span the gap.

Years ago wen i could see better i nicked a few hairs of my dog worked fine.

@reflactor

Күн бұрын

That'll work!

Εγώ στη δική μου περίπτωση χρησιμοποίησα τρίχες από τα μαλλιά της κόρης μου, σας πληροφορώ ότι ήταν το αποτέλεσμα το αποτέλεσμα εκπληκτικό😊

@reflactor

10 ай бұрын

Σε ευχαριστώ που μοιράστηκες! Αυτό είναι καλό να το γνωρίζουμε. Κάποτε χρησιμοποίησα τρίχες από τη γάτα μου (αυτή ρίχνει πολλά μαλλιά). Χαίρομαι που μπόρεσες να το φτιάξεις.

i cant take it out

Use black widow spider web filaments.

@reflactor

9 ай бұрын

I've heard very good things about using spider web.

Why wire r u using

@reflactor

Жыл бұрын

Very thin electrical wire from a strand of wires.

My ring is glued on and hard to get off so i cant fix it 😢

@reflactor

8 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. If it's just hot-glue, you might be able to bust that bond pretty easily.

I can't believe that NOBODY makes cross hair replacement pieces . You should be able to screw it back in with the cross hairs already in . I actually was able to unscrew it with my fingers , apparently , I got lucky .

@reflactor

8 ай бұрын

That sounds like a great business opportunity!

@Donatello40973

8 ай бұрын

@@reflactor It sure as Hell does .

i think its better you use a women hair