Tripod socket replacement

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BobE

Posted 06 April 2021 - 02:24 AM

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I'm in need of a new tripod socket piece for my Z6, I have a piece of metal from a broken adapter stuck in there, it's pretty chewed up and I cant get it out. Does anyone know if I can buy this socket piece anywhere or is it a case of sending it to Nikon for repair? Thanks.

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Nikon Shooter

Posted 10 April 2021 - 04:31 AM

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As a tools freak and problem solver, I could suggest this:

There are tools with a counter clockwise thread that will bite in a hole
of proser size — done on a press drill. The tool will find its way in the
broken screw and drive it out, possibly with the help of penetrating
lubrification.

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bluzman

Posted 10 April 2021 - 04:33 PM

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I'm in need of a new tripod socket piece for my Z6, I have a piece of metal from a broken adapter stuck in there, it's pretty chewed up and I cant get it out. Does anyone know if I can buy this socket piece anywhere or is it a case of sending it to Nikon for repair? Thanks.

Google "screw extractor" and you should find the required DIY hardware.

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#1 BobE Posted 06 April 2021 - 02:24 AM

#2 Nikon Shooter Posted 10 April 2021 - 04:31 AM

#3 bluzman Posted 10 April 2021 - 04:33 PM

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#1
BobE

Posted 06 April 2021 - 02:24 AM

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Nikon Shooter

Posted 10 April 2021 - 04:31 AM

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bluzman

Posted 10 April 2021 - 04:33 PM