battery grip is stuck

Deiberson · 11-06-2011, 04:59 AM

can someone tell me which direction they are turning the dial to loosen the grip.....camera sitting up (normal). i've brain farted and now i don't know if i'm tightening it or loosening it.

i'm going thumb in the back from left to right and finger in the front from right to left and it ain't moving.

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JohanLothman · 11-06-2011, 05:18 AM

The other way around..

aT0Mx · 11-06-2011, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by JohanLothman

The other way around..

Yup, just like loosening a jar when you can grasp to thumb-wheel. It's a normal 1/4-20 thread.

Deiberson · 11-07-2011, 08:00 AM

that's the way i'm turning it. thumb in the back by the lcd screen going counter clockwise.

aT0Mx · 11-07-2011, 08:08 AM

and it's not coming off?

mikeSF · 11-07-2011, 09:32 AM

did you try a jar gripper or wide rubber band on both sides of the wheel?

JeffJS · 11-07-2011, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by Deiberson

that's the way i'm turning it. thumb in the back by the lcd screen going counter clockwise.

You didn't cross thread it did you? It seems very simple to do if you're not careful.

**Schraubstock** · 11-07-2011, 05:48 PM

Hi

Yes I reckon you cross threaded it and if the thread has seized because if it I am afraid you will be in real trouble.

Threads are machined with such tolerances that there will be no resistance when screwed in or out. Lots of people think when they feel a bit of resistance when using a screw all they need to do is force it a bit harder. This is a fatal mistake. Try to remember if you forced the thread when applying the grip, if so you sure have cross threaded it. The grip tightening wheel should spin very easily particularly since there would never be any dirt in the thread to give you a feeling of tightness.

Good luck

SpecialK · 11-07-2011, 05:52 PM

If you are doing it according to the OP, it is backward and further tightening as mentioned.

Do it grip up, camera down, counterclockwise.

JeffJS · 11-07-2011, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

Hi

Yes I reckon you cross threaded it and if the thread has seized because if it I am afraid you will be in real trouble.

Threads are machined with such tolerances that there will be no resistance when screwed in or out. Lots of people think when they feel a bit of resistance when using a screw all they need to do is force it a bit harder. This is a fatal mistake. Try to remember if you forced the thread when applying the grip, if so you sure have cross threaded it. The grip tightening wheel should spin very easily particularly since there would never be any dirt in the thread to give you a feeling of tightness.

Good luck

All I know is I have to be Very careful when I'm putting mine on. It isn't built very well in terms of avoiding getting it even slightly crooked. I think the alignment pins should be longer or something to help align it better. It's the first platform I've used the grip with so I don't know if the others are the same or not.

**Schraubstock** · 11-08-2011, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by JeffJS

All I know is I have to be Very careful when I'm putting mine on. It isn't built very well in terms of avoiding getting it even slightly crooked.

Hi
Precisely, I have to agree with your observation. Because of this, shall we call it design fault, it is absolutely imperative that one never forces the turning of the screw even at the slightest sign of resistance as tempting as it may be. Always turn it back (revers turn) and re-align as soon as you feel resistance. The plastic wheel must always be free spinning before the point is reached at the last tightening turn.

Greetings

Deiberson · 11-09-2011, 08:51 AM

I'm giving this one last chance.... unfortunately I think I've been going backwards making matters worse. I'm going to try it grip up camera down lens facing away from me and going counter clockwise.

Deiberson · 11-09-2011, 08:51 AM

This begs the question....what next?

Deiberson · 11-09-2011, 09:06 AM

I cut up a rubber ball and used that for a rubber grip......to no avail. I'm going to track down our custodian and see if his plumber hands will get this. I don't think its cross threaded as much as tightened down to much from me going the wrong way.

creampuff · 11-09-2011, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

...Because of this, shall we call it design fault, ...

Nope, it's not a design fault but simple user error - it's called over tightening!

11-06-2011, 04:59 AM	#1
Deiberson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 734	battery grip is stuck can someone tell me which direction they are turning the dial to loosen the grip.....camera sitting up (normal). i've brain farted and now i don't know if i'm tightening it or loosening it. i'm going thumb in the back from left to right and finger in the front from right to left and it ain't moving. if someone else needs a signature feel free to use the line above

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11-06-2011, 05:18 AM	#2
JohanLothman New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2	The other way around..

11-06-2011, 05:36 AM	#3
aT0Mx Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 387	Originally posted by JohanLothman The other way around.. Yup, just like loosening a jar when you can grasp to thumb-wheel. It's a normal 1/4-20 thread.

11-07-2011, 08:00 AM	#4
Deiberson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 734 Original Poster	that's the way i'm turning it. thumb in the back by the lcd screen going counter clockwise.

11-07-2011, 08:08 AM	#5
aT0Mx Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 387	and it's not coming off?

11-07-2011, 09:32 AM	#6
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	did you try a jar gripper or wide rubber band on both sides of the wheel?

11-07-2011, 09:59 AM	#7
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Deiberson that's the way i'm turning it. thumb in the back by the lcd screen going counter clockwise. You didn't cross thread it did you? It seems very simple to do if you're not careful.

11-07-2011, 05:48 PM	#8
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Hi Yes I reckon you cross threaded it and if the thread has seized because if it I am afraid you will be in real trouble. Threads are machined with such tolerances that there will be no resistance when screwed in or out. Lots of people think when they feel a bit of resistance when using a screw all they need to do is force it a bit harder. This is a fatal mistake. Try to remember if you forced the thread when applying the grip, if so you sure have cross threaded it. The grip tightening wheel should spin very easily particularly since there would never be any dirt in the thread to give you a feeling of tightness. Good luck

11-07-2011, 05:52 PM	#9
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	If you are doing it according to the OP, it is backward and further tightening as mentioned. Do it grip up, camera down, counterclockwise.

11-07-2011, 10:11 PM	#10
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Schraubstock Hi Yes I reckon you cross threaded it and if the thread has seized because if it I am afraid you will be in real trouble. Threads are machined with such tolerances that there will be no resistance when screwed in or out. Lots of people think when they feel a bit of resistance when using a screw all they need to do is force it a bit harder. This is a fatal mistake. Try to remember if you forced the thread when applying the grip, if so you sure have cross threaded it. The grip tightening wheel should spin very easily particularly since there would never be any dirt in the thread to give you a feeling of tightness. Good luck All I know is I have to be Very careful when I'm putting mine on. It isn't built very well in terms of avoiding getting it even slightly crooked. I think the alignment pins should be longer or something to help align it better. It's the first platform I've used the grip with so I don't know if the others are the same or not.

11-08-2011, 01:55 AM	#11
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by JeffJS All I know is I have to be Very careful when I'm putting mine on. It isn't built very well in terms of avoiding getting it even slightly crooked. Hi Precisely, I have to agree with your observation. Because of this, shall we call it design fault, it is absolutely imperative that one never forces the turning of the screw even at the slightest sign of resistance as tempting as it may be. Always turn it back (revers turn) and re-align as soon as you feel resistance. The plastic wheel must always be free spinning before the point is reached at the last tightening turn. Greetings

11-09-2011, 08:51 AM	#12
Deiberson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 734 Original Poster	I'm giving this one last chance.... unfortunately I think I've been going backwards making matters worse. I'm going to try it grip up camera down lens facing away from me and going counter clockwise.

11-09-2011, 08:51 AM	#13
Deiberson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 734 Original Poster	This begs the question....what next?

11-09-2011, 09:06 AM	#14
Deiberson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 734 Original Poster	I cut up a rubber ball and used that for a rubber grip......to no avail. I'm going to track down our custodian and see if his plumber hands will get this. I don't think its cross threaded as much as tightened down to much from me going the wrong way.

11-09-2011, 09:41 AM	#15
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Originally posted by Schraubstock ...Because of this, shall we call it design fault, ... Nope, it's not a design fault but simple user error - it's called over tightening!