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davidblue1984
Joined: 29 Dec 2013 Posts: 68
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:10 pm Post subject: Vintage Front Cap Repair |
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davidblue1984 wrote:
Hello,
I'm not a big fan of putting generic caps on vintage lenses--that is to say I have a lens cap thats about 50 years old and it's made of metal and i want to use it. The felt or material applied to the inner perimeter has sort of disintegrated leading to the cap hanging loose over the lens.
( ...wish it was screw on)
My question is 3 part:
1. I peeled off the material that was about to come off--should i reapply glue to that, or should i attempt to put in new material altogether
2. Any recommended glues that have a stronger adhesive property when applied to metal (brass? or aluminum) . I looked online and it looked like epoxy or superglue, but as you know the material needs to be exactly the right width for it to fit correctly.... so i would like to get it right the first time.
3. Anyone with any tips on applying pressure during the process> |
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9097 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
Here's a thought: clothes dryer lint and double-sided tape. Couldn't hurt to try. _________________ Michael
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kansalliskala
Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 5027 Location: Southern Finland countryside
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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kansalliskala wrote:
how about that self-adhesive stuff that one puts under furniture, etc? it is sold also in sheet form.
(sorry, I don't have a clue what is it in English)
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dan_
Joined: 05 Dec 2012 Posts: 1052 Location: Romania
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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dan_ wrote:
There are some self-adhesive felt sheets. I've successfully used them to replace the old felt of some plan-film holders but I don't remember where from I bought them. They are pretty solid - the slides of the film holders put them under constant stress but they resisted.
At "Micro-tools" they have something, I think, similar:
http://www.micro-tools.com/searchm.htm?type=merged&searcht=self+adhesive |
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davidblue1984
Joined: 29 Dec 2013 Posts: 68
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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davidblue1984 wrote:
Awesome suggestions...I think the self adhesive strips will be easier than trying to use the original piece.
Thanks everyone! |
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7776 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:51 am Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
I buy self adhesive backed felt sheets, A4 size, from the UK chain of Hobbycraft stores, it's branded as 'Fabfelt'. I use it for camera light seals, there's also 'Fabfoam'' - I use the foam and felt for seals. The felt is about 0.5mm thick, but it does compress.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sticky-Adhesive-Acrylic-Fabric-Square/dp/B00A3EW7IG/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1456620328&sr=8-10&keywords=black+felt+self+adhesive
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