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Posted by Colin LLoyd on 25/10/2017 10:37:17:

Posted by SillyOldDuffer on 25/10/2017 09:41:10:

Is butchering a microscope a good idea? Me no Leica.

Groan…

There was no microscope on the stand – but I accept butchering. These are incredibly solid stands and what started out as a fun hacksaw project rapidly descended into angle-grinder territory. Like a good animal rescue centre I could have also bought the other 5 Leica stands sitting out in the rain next to the old disemboweled Ford Focus, but I only had use for three and where was I going to put the other five. As Michael G says – these appear to be in plentiful supply as schools and colleges switch to digital microscopes.

Hi Colin,

No need for you to explain; my post was no more than an excuse to make a dreadful pun. The 'Groan…' referenced that, not what you did with an old microscope stand. True I would Like(a) to own a Leica in good working order, but you converting a scrap stand deserves applause rather criticism. Unlike my failed attempt at word-play, which clearly deserves criticism rather than applause!

Regards,

Dave

[Colin LLoydParticipant @colinlloyd53450]

Here is one of the unadultered Leica stands – and I notice that they are not branded Leica but Leitz Dialux 20 EB – a brand that was taken over by Leica in 1997. a pdf guide is available here:

http://www.science-info.net/docs/leitz/Dialux-Gray-20-A.pdf

The photo shows my conversion of one of these to use a digital microscope. All three of mine came from a firm PHLS in Wales and all three came with all the bottom stand illumination lens etc – all of which I have kept, although I haven't tested whether the illumination power supplies work. I notice that eBay.com is selling a stand alone similar to mine for $199 – wish I'd picked up the other five now. I will not butcher the other two -I promise.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Colin LLoyd on 26/10/2017 11:26:21:

… I notice that they are not branded Leica but Leitz Dialux 20 EB – a brand that was taken over by Leica in 1997.

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For the sake of clarity [or pedantry?] …

The original company was Ernst Leitz, whose products included Leitz microscopes and Leica cameras.

The brand-name 'Leica' became well known, and was subsequently used for more of the products.

Clive Hartland can probably explain in more detail. … but here's a Wikipedia page:

**LINK**

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Leitz_GmbH

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