Just nailed down a method for aligning rangefinders without expensive gear

I was working on an old rangefinder that had a fuzzy patch. Instead of sending it out, I tried fixing it myself. I used a small screwdriver and looked up some tips online. The trick is to make very small adjustments and test the focus each time. After a few hours, I got it SPOT on. Now I'm much more sure about doing these fixes. It's cool how basic tools can work so well. Hope this tip helps others avoid costly services.

4 comments

4 Comments

jessica1302mo ago

Not exactly brain surgery, @joseph_kim fixed a radio with a paperclip.

joseph_kim2mo ago

Hey, reminds me of when I fixed an old radio with just a paperclip.

thomas_torres2mo ago

People get weird about simple fixes. My neighbor replaced a car door handle with a zip tie and it's lasted three years. There's this whole hidden world of MacGyver solutions that just WORK. We're surrounded by over-engineered stuff that breaks if you look at it wrong. Meanwhile a bent coat hanger can open a locked door or a soda can tab can fix a broken zipper.

murray.jana2mo ago

Come on, fixing a radio with a paperclip isn't exactly rocket science. It's a simple fix for a simple problem. Old radios were made so you could tweak them without much trouble. Most folks could manage it if they gave it a shot. Making a big deal out of it seems over the top. It's handy, but let's keep things in perspective.