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Hey everyone.
So I recently got my hands on some taps and, after working out how to get it right, I managed to make a prototype of this new product (along with all of the other people who are more effective on a lathe than I am).
So what is it?
It's a focus ring (should have been obvious from the title)!
What makes this focus ring different from all of those other people's? This one is designed specifically for the Aurora C6, considering the popularity of that host. It's threaded for an M9x0.5 lens thread and the ring grips the lens once it is screwed in all the way. Finally, it's knurled, something that isn't seen around here often due to the difficulty of acquiring a knurler. It makes for a lot easier focusing.
This prototype is probably going to go into my personal collection, but I will be selling others for a reasonable price, considering the time I put into these: $15 each.
So why am I writing this thread? I want to get a gist of how many I should be making at a time. For that reason, I'd like those of you who would be interested to voice that sentiment (as well as how many you would be interested in) so I can put you on the list and keep count.
Starting probably tomorrow or Friday, I will be going down to the machine shop to start making these in larger quantities.
Obviously, I am not taking payment now because I don't have the product yet. But voice your opinions and whether or not you would want one/some.
So I recently got my hands on some taps and, after working out how to get it right, I managed to make a prototype of this new product (along with all of the other people who are more effective on a lathe than I am).
So what is it?
It's a focus ring (should have been obvious from the title)!
What makes this focus ring different from all of those other people's? This one is designed specifically for the Aurora C6, considering the popularity of that host. It's threaded for an M9x0.5 lens thread and the ring grips the lens once it is screwed in all the way. Finally, it's knurled, something that isn't seen around here often due to the difficulty of acquiring a knurler. It makes for a lot easier focusing.
This prototype is probably going to go into my personal collection, but I will be selling others for a reasonable price, considering the time I put into these: $15 each.
So why am I writing this thread? I want to get a gist of how many I should be making at a time. For that reason, I'd like those of you who would be interested to voice that sentiment (as well as how many you would be interested in) so I can put you on the list and keep count.
Starting probably tomorrow or Friday, I will be going down to the machine shop to start making these in larger quantities.
Obviously, I am not taking payment now because I don't have the product yet. But voice your opinions and whether or not you would want one/some.