Bart Cordell Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) Hi ! I broke my Cartel 5512 plexi few weeks ago. I was not disappointed because I intended to replace it by a better one. I ordered a Sternkreuz XS 303 472 and a Clark 25-19. They fit the case well but not the retaining ring. The retaining ring internal measurement is 30.05 mm. What can I do ? Sand plexi side a little ? File the ring ? Order another ref ? Thanks. Edited January 27, 2016 by Bart Cordell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Find a crystal you really like and buy a few, then I'd sand the inner retaining ring down if you don't have the tools (it's easier) allow 0.40/0.50 to squeeze on some might say more or less that's just what I'm accustomed to doing, if you do have a lathe use that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Find a crystal you really like and buy a few, then I'd sand the inner retaining ring down if you don't have the tools (it's easier) allow 0.40/0.50 to squeeze on some might say more or less that's just what I'm accustomed to doing, if you do have a lathe use that. Thank you for the tip. But as I read many cartel 5512/3 threads with Clark t19 mod, I don't understand why it can't fit on mine. Many members replace cartel plexi with Clark, sternkreuz, or Ofrei t19 without any work on case or ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I got a clarke on mine. You have to get the retaining ring at a perfect angle and push really firmly. Where is yours not working ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I can't even with the right angle. With the plexi on case it's impossible. I've achieved to put retaining ring on plexi not on case. It's very hard and the bezel won't turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Finally sanded the retaining ring for about 0,40mm.@Dlf Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 did it work out ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted February 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 @dlf Yes ! The ring is sanded enough to fit Clark 25-19. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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