conversion of a 7x50 binocular to an 18x90

[orlandog (Howard)]

A vintage 7x50 binocular was given new life
Here is how:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/10315218/Binocular-Rebuild-2

[dannat (Daniel)]

Nice work, but a bit difficult to hold/mount i think

[orlandog (Howard)]

Daniel, the 18x90 cannot be handheld – at least not by me.
To mount on either a tripod or monopod a commonly available brass wood insert fitting (has both internal and external threads) is tightly screwed into the plastic plate. The fittings internal thread was selected so that it accepts a standard monopod/tripod mounting bolt.

[bojan]

Beautiful job :-)

[Miaplacidus (Brian)]

Stunning effort. I admire anybody who plans and executes this sort of project. Must be tremendously satisfying. There are some amazing DIYers in the States.

But I have to giggle when I contemplate the hash I would make of it. Ten thumbs and inept at everything, you see.

[Quark (Trevor)]

What an ingenious idea, top stuff.
It is truly amazing what some amateurs come up with.
Thanks for posting.