Macrobinoculars Kalimar knob jig

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I wanted to avoid the use of JB Weld, so I made this jig on my mini lathe to drill the Kalimar knob holes in my Eumig. I replaced the factory Kalimar screws with 0-80 slotted flat head screws, I cannot seem to find anything online that matches the original metric slotted oval head Kalimar screws, so the 0-80 slotted flatheads will have to do. So far it is working well and is a rock-solid way to mount the knobs. The screw holes are 1/16" and I used 0-80 nuts on the back side to hold them tight. I had to mirror the hole pattern on each knob to have access on the inside of the Eumig to attach the nuts. I still had to do quite a bit of grinding on the inside to get the nuts to fit somewhat flat, but it worked out.

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Now that I am done with my build you're coming up with this idea!!!! ��

Well done :thumbsup

Thanks!!! I was not wanting to use the original knob as a drill guide, then it dawned on me. Why not make one with the same specs? It eliminates drill bit walking and keeps it nice and vertical.
 
Nicely done! I've just started my macrobinocular project this weekend and seeing pics like this of the details of others' WIPs is very helpful - thanks for posting this!

Dan
 
Very well done. I love it!! This is the step I am going to be nervous doing and it’s a great idea. Thanks for posting!


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Does anyone know the size of the factory Kalimar screws? I have searched all over the net and can't seem to pin down anything metric with the same specs. I know they are slotted oval head but no one seems to make them anymore in either metric or inch sizes.
 
I went to a large company called fastenall, they can not be found with that head, the thread size wasn't the issue, it's that oval head :(
 
I’m looking for the Kalimar knob screws as well. Anyone know where to get them or have any extras?
 
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