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Re: [OM] hole filler for older lenses on OM-4T

Subject: Re: [OM] hole filler for older lenses on OM-4T
From: Frank van Lindert <lindertv@xxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 08:32:22 GMT
On Wed, 24 Mar 1999 15:15:13 -0600 (CST), "Barry B. Bean"
<bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>I know we recently discussed his, but I can't seem to find the thread
>in the archive. What's the current consensus on the best material to
>fill improperly located screw holes on lenses? I discovered last week
>that my Tokina 500mm has a screw hole in just the right place to
>shear the reset switch on my 4T. No damage yet, but I'd like to keep
>it that way.
>
>BBB
>-
>B.B. Bean - Have horn, will travel                             
>bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Peach Orchard, MO                                      
>http://www.beancotton.com/bbbean.shtml

Can't give you the 'consensus' but I use epoxy. Fill generously,
because it will shrink during setting and hardening. You can file off
any protrusions later.

Frank van Lindert
Utrecht NL.

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