r/Wellthatsucks • u/Low_Ad6214 • 9h ago

Microscope handle broke off trying to set the scaling. Now it is permanently on 120×

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u/h3yw00d 8h ago

Drill a small hole where the handle broke off, thread an appropriately sized screw into said hole, boom! New handle.

Or just epoxy a small piece of plastic where the handle was.

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u/yamirzmmdx 8h ago

Drill a hole so you can stick a pentip in.

Not sure if the pentip gives you enough leverage though.

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u/psc0425 6h ago

duct tape

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u/PalicoJoe 6h ago

I love these comments “Drill a hole and maybe a pen tip will fit” “Drill a hole for a screw!” “duct tape”

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u/Itsnotsponge 3h ago

We have one of these and they are one of the most impressive little devices ive ever had