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     Foto_gaga Tinkerer Username: Foto_gaga Post Number: 52 Registered: 02-2010 Rating: N/A |
Please don't use any old Super Glue to put your lens board back together. Carpenter's wood glue or specifically formulated for wood Super Glue (used for model airplanes) is best. You might want to drill two small holes up into the lensboard and, if the wood piece down at the base is big enough to permit it, drill two corresponding holes into that. Then you can insert a pair of wood dowels into the holes and fit everything together to give everything extra support. Get a can of electronics cleaner (drys dry type. Not the stays greasy type. Try CRC 5-56) to clean out the shutter. Or you can remove the shutter and soak it in lighter fluid. You can always set the shutter to "T" and clean the lens later with a couple Q-Tips until it comes clean if you can't remove the lens. Usually the little tab of metal holding the roller gets "tapped" down and that is why the roller won't turn. A gentle lifting of tab holding the roller "frees" it to roll again. Is your red window loose and there or damaged and in need of replacement? Is it the flat type or the type with a rim that pops in? General cleaning you can use a rag and some soapy water (dish washing liquid) to get off the "hand dirt" that builds up over the years. If you feel you actually need to spend money, then the usual creamy white leather cleaners are ok also (but not as good). Don't let the covering get "soaked" on this type covering. Magic marker (Marks-a-Lot brand) will touch up the edges (or Fiebings leather dye). If the color doesn't match too good a wipe/rub with a thumb wet with spit will tone down the sheen or color to make it match. |