Problem with the thumb screws on Meade 884 Tripod that tighten to hold each of the sliding legs in place. The brass thread inserts are pulling out of the black plastic body of the leg adjusters. How can they be repaired and if not where can I get new parts. I live in Sydney Australia
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Getting parts or after sales service from Mead is next to impossible. Their parts come from backyard manufacturers in Mexico. The forums that discuss this are full of negative comments about Mead after sales and lack of parts. the attitude is ..Buy another full product.. as we don't supply spares..
Your only real option is to truy and repair the threads by tapping them back in place and using A FIBERGLASS mixture to re bury them in the plastic .
The second option is to trry one of the local australian distributors for a repair. But don;t hold your breath about them being any more able to get parts, but if you don't ask you don't get the answer.
Adturner,
Did you solve this problem or manage to find parts? I have the exact same problem and tried glueing but this did not work. I am in Wollongong AU so would be interested in knowing more.
Hi adturner. Get a tube of clear one minute epoxy. This wonderful adhesive will get you back up and running in no time. Just be prepared with a pair of pliers so that the moment you have applied the epoxy you can squeeze the brass insert back into the plastic body. J.