2017Gimbal forum
Adapting M1 gimbal handle to accept 5/8 inch arm posts instead of the standard 3/4 inch
What the thread found
- The M1 gimbal handle is designed for 3/4 inch arm posts
- A machinist can create a reducer bushing or spacer to adapt the M1 gimbal handle down to 5/8 inch diameter arm posts
- Custom spacer drawings are available for this modification
Depends on
- This requires commissioning a custom part from a machinist
- The solution was proposed in 2017 and may have limited current availability
Parts
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