Romeo 1.0 - My First X-Metal - Complete Overhaul

[qtrain23]

we have a guy on this forum that can custom etch anything you want.

his username eludes me right now but do a search its there.

Edsjunk

 

[marc2040]

we have a guy on this forum that can custom etch anything you want.

his username eludes me right now but do a search its there.

Again, sorry, I've already read that thread too
I'm more concerned if there is enough space on a Ten lens to cut out a Romeo lens without having a part of the etching of the Ten lens on it.
Wasn't there a statement that the laser guys are not making OEM etching?

 

[BriP]

Again, sorry, I've already read that thread too
I'm more concerned if there is enough space on a Ten lens to cut out a Romeo lens without having a part of the etching of the Ten lens on it.
Wasn't there a statement that the laser guys are not making OEM etching?

oh youre using a polarised lens? why not just a regular lens. no etching issues. original romeos didnt have polarised lenses anyway.

 

[marc2040]

I don't have and I don't get any other big lenses for some time

 

[BriP]

I don't have and I don't get any other big lenses for some time

ah okay. well hope that Ten lens works. otherwise, you gotta get some non-polar lenses! good work Marc!

 

[Krank]

Here we go:

Protect your new lenses with clear tape (Ten X lens - I don't know if you can use other lenses, depends on size - 3 stripes of clear tape)
Tape your old X-Metal lens with a double sided tape on the Ten lens.
Now cut along the edge of your X-Metal lens using a scalpel. My scalpel is crooked (Pic 27). Make sure you cut through all three stripes of the clear tape and through the Iridium layer.
After that you can remove your X-Metal lens and the double sided tape. Tear off the clear tape along the edge.
Now use a craft knife (Pic. 27, red/black handle) and cut the lens (Pic. 4 + 29 + 37). When you are close to the new shape change your tool and take a small file (Pic. 27, red handle).
We are at the point where you have to work very accurate (Pic. 3 + 28). File along the line you have cut with the scalpel.
To protect the rough edges you can polish them with Fing`rs 3-in-1 High-Gloss Buffer (Link #7). If you don't have one, ask your girlfriend.
Last step: Tear off the clear tape.

Very Important: Pic. 36

Thanks for the walk through Marc. This info would make a good sticky.

 

[marc2040]

ah okay. well hope that Ten lens works. otherwise, you gotta get some non-polar lenses! good work Marc!

I don't think so. Ten minutes ago I had to buy a X-Metal Vault. Not a bargain. $ 80 and the cheapest I could get in my area. As always pictures in #2.

Thanks for the walk through Marc. This info would make a good sticky.

No problem. Your are welcome!
I think with a Dremel two lenses can be done easily within one hour.

 

[marc2040]

dude dont bend your arms. xmetal is rediculously strong, and that difference you see is tiny, making me suspect its more of a variation at the flex coupler than the arm. most of the fault was with the damaged gasket/ overtightened screw. screws are meant to only be lightly tightened in the romeo.

try removing the arms by undoing the hinge screws and stack them- then you can see i the 2 arms are same curvature as each other.

dont lose the plastic washers that go in the hinge. read my thread on arm swaps for a guide to reassembly.

Today was the day I did that.
You are so right, the X-Metal is super strong.
After checking the arms on a white sheet of paper (good for contrast) I could see that one arm was slightly crooked in two directions. Inwards and upwards.
It was a lot of time, power and a peace of wood necessary to bring the arm back in it's old position.

Btw: replacement parts from Linegear are on her way.

 

[BriP]

Today was the day I did that.
You are so right, the X-Metal is super strong.
After checking the arms on a white sheet of paper (good for contrast) I could see that one arm was slightly crooked in two directions. Inwards and upwards.
It was a lot of time, power and a peace of wood necessary to bring the arm back in it's old position.

Btw: replacement parts from Linegear are on her way.

oh wow, im surprised the arms were bent. well good that its fixed now.

man i gotta get off the forum for abit and do some actual work on my WireSubZero project..:big_boss:

 

[marc2040]

Edsjunk

Thanks.

Today I've written two emails to companies in my area, if they can do the X METAL etching.
Keep you updated.
Added macro pictures of etching #2