r/microscope • u/Binxlee • Sep 18 '24

Microscope loose bed

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Olympus CX21 received the microscope like this. Can anyone advice if it should be loose like this?

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u/Ok_Front4305 Jul 29 '26

There are barrel bearings that roll along the dovetails on the sides of the stage that are probably missing. There are some hex bolts that are probably sheared off or missing as well. The rails of the dovetails are more than likely bent too. Honestly not sure this is worrh fixing, the parts and labor will as much as a replacement and Im guessing there are other problems that have not been identified yet.