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Re: [OM] Fixing banged up filter threads.

Subject: Re: [OM] Fixing banged up filter threads.
From: ClassicVW@xxxxxxx
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 15:30:51 EDT
 >I have several newly bought lenses with dented filter threads. The rim has
 been 
 >dented in. I was thinking of pounding them out with a soft wood stick (to 
 >preserve the threads) and a hammer. 
 >Is there a better way?     
 >Thanks, Tom
 
Porter's Camera catalog has a "lens vise" which "works on lenses with thread 
diameters of 20mm-85mm." The price is $39.95. 
(I don't know if it's a good price, my first impression is it's a bit high.) 
I guess it's cheaper than a new lens, though.

George S.

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