Prepare the microscope stand
Step 1: Embed mounting nut in the stand
- Take the microscope stand
- Place an M3 nut in the slot in one of the mounting posts
- Put an M3x10 cap head screw into the hole above the nut
- Tighten with a 2.5mm Ball-end Allen key until you feel reasonable resistance
- Unscrew and remove the screw. The nut should stay mounted.
Step 2: Embed the other mounting nut in the stand
Repeat the above process for the other mounting post