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<blockquote data-quote="480sparky" data-source="post: 325533" data-attributes="member: 15805"><p>Now, take a BIG sigh of relief as the hardest part is over. You now realize there's no other spring-loaded parts that will go "BOING!" and toss tiny, irreplacable parts all over the floor. The lens flange is now 'in hand', as it were.</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4848post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>With the flange separated from the TC, place the TC and the 4 screws in a place where they won't be disturbed and away from where you are going to be performing the next step.</p><p> </p><p>Now it's time to grind down the tab. You can either use a round file,</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4849post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>... or, like most do, a hobby drill.</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4851post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>I'll be honest here. I didn't do the grinding inside. I took the flange and the tool outside and did the grinding on the deck. This is to keep the small filings from getting into the living room carpet.</p><p> </p><p>With the attachment shown in this image, it only took me about a minute to grind off the tab. And that's with the hobby drill at it's slowest setting, and using a VERY light touch. Little pressure is needed.... you're not putting an edge on your lawn mower blade here. Slow and steady wins the race.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4852post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>With the tab now in minute pieces in the back yard, it's time to reassemble our precious TC. Start by lining up the pin mechanism to the appropriate hole in the flange.</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4853post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>Replace the four screws, using a slight pressure on the flange to line everything up.</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4854post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>I would recommend you 'start' all four screws first, and make sure they're all lined up properly and not going to strip out or cross-thread on you. Once all four are 'started', tighten them all up.</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4855post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>And with that, surgery is complete. One shaved Nikkor TC.</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4856post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The surgeon may then retire to the recovery room, have a snort and take a nap.</p><p> </p><p>Or better yet, put the TC on a lens or two that previously could not be used on it, go out, and <em>take some photos!</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="480sparky, post: 325533, member: 15805"] Now, take a BIG sigh of relief as the hardest part is over. You now realize there's no other spring-loaded parts that will go "BOING!" and toss tiny, irreplacable parts all over the floor. The lens flange is now 'in hand', as it were. [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4848post.jpg[/IMG] With the flange separated from the TC, place the TC and the 4 screws in a place where they won't be disturbed and away from where you are going to be performing the next step. Now it's time to grind down the tab. You can either use a round file, [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4849post.jpg[/IMG] ... or, like most do, a hobby drill. [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4851post.jpg[/IMG] I'll be honest here. I didn't do the grinding inside. I took the flange and the tool outside and did the grinding on the deck. This is to keep the small filings from getting into the living room carpet. With the attachment shown in this image, it only took me about a minute to grind off the tab. And that's with the hobby drill at it's slowest setting, and using a VERY light touch. Little pressure is needed.... you're not putting an edge on your lawn mower blade here. Slow and steady wins the race. [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4852post.jpg[/IMG] With the tab now in minute pieces in the back yard, it's time to reassemble our precious TC. Start by lining up the pin mechanism to the appropriate hole in the flange. [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4853post.jpg[/IMG] Replace the four screws, using a slight pressure on the flange to line everything up. [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4854post.jpg[/IMG] I would recommend you 'start' all four screws first, and make sure they're all lined up properly and not going to strip out or cross-thread on you. Once all four are 'started', tighten them all up. [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4855post.jpg[/IMG] And with that, surgery is complete. One shaved Nikkor TC. [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Shaving%20Nikon%20Teleconverter/D61_4856post.jpg[/IMG] The surgeon may then retire to the recovery room, have a snort and take a nap. Or better yet, put the TC on a lens or two that previously could not be used on it, go out, and [I]take some photos![/I] [/QUOTE]
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