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    Topcon Lensometer needs repair

    Anyone know of a good place to service a Topcon LM-8E lensometer in canada?? This has been an awesome machine and much preferred over all my other lensometers.The problem is the tentioner on the base is not working. I came in to work this morning to a note on the lensometer that says....careful with lensometer, will not stay in upright position. wtf?? This lensometer has been bullet proof for more than 15- 20 years. Apon closer examination a cap screw that screws onto the shaft is broken. Click image for larger version. 

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    Any precision mechanic can drill out a screw and replace it.

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    And probably do it cheaper than what one of the big guys would charge.

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    You can't see where the screw broke off on the shaft....you can't extract the screw if you can't see it.

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    The brake has worn out. It's a replaceable part but getting to it is like solving a Rubic's Cube. The broken screw is actually a pin and not meant to be removed. If you like, I can handle the repair for you. Feel free to contact me.

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    I had the topcon tech drop by the store and pulled it all apart....fixed, $200.00
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    Quote Originally Posted by mike.elmes View Post
    i had the topcon tech drop by the store and pulled it all apart....fixed, $200.00

    hi mike.
    Can i have the info for topcon tech please?

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    Redhot Jumper Topcon Canada .................................

    Quote Originally Posted by EBOPTOMETRY View Post

    hi mike.
    Can i have the info for topcon tech please?




    Topcon Canada Inc
    110 Avenue Provencher, Boisbriand, QC J7G 1N1
    Canada

    Phone: (450) 430-7771

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