@scanlime i got it to work! the parts i was looking at were not threaded, but it turns out one of them came apart into two parts, which threaded together. and the glass had to be clamped between them!
i had to look at the other lens i had to figure out the right orientation, though. I think it's back together and working~!
@scanlime i can't really see any threads on this
i tried pressing it back in with a microfiber cloth but it didn't seem like it was really seated, nor does it want to be. maybe there's a missing locking ring or something?
it's maybe 1/8 with the 2x4s flat; i don't know how much precisely but it seemed like less than without the 2x4s
@SuricrasiaOnline good tweet
two vast and trunkless boobs of stone. nothing beside remains.