PSA: The antique mall in Dayton had a box of 'for parts' cameras with stripped screws on every single one.

I spent an hour looking and every body plate was mangled by someone using the wrong driver. Has anyone found a good source for vintage replacement screws that aren't junk?

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jessica_robinson2311d ago

Used to think any small screw would work. Ruined a nice Konica trying to force the wrong thread pitch. Now I only buy from that one guy on eBay who specializes in camera hardware.

hugomurray11d ago

Ever see a friend strip the brass threads on a Leica lens mount? My buddy did that with a generic screw from a hardware store kit, total nightmare. He learned the hard way like you did, @jessica_robinson23, and now he's super careful about matching the exact screw specs. He spent more on the proper replacement than he did on the whole repair kit.

sarah_hart8d ago

Isn't it crazy how many people just grab the nearest tool and force it? I see this all the time with furniture and electronics too, not just cameras. It feels like a basic skill, knowing the right screwdriver, is just gone. Makes you wonder if they stopped teaching this stuff somewhere along the line.