Great info. I, too, have used rubber cement to restick the covering on an
Olympus 35RC and other cameras. It works great, is very forgiving of error
(if you goof the first time, peel it back and try again), and when finally
done properly lasts quite a while. I imagine it will work even better on
leather which has natural pores for a better "grip".
For repetitive projects leatherworkers use sharp edged punch dies, which is
probably what's used to cut those holes for the self timer in factory
standard OM-4T's. With thin leather and for holes that size, I imagine a
sharp set of shears, like curved cuticle scissors, could be used more easily
than an Exacto knife. Fold the leather in half to make the circle an
easier-to-manage semi-circle. Just a thought.
So ya don't think I'd like mustard yeller, huh? Well ... let's put it this
way ... it's fine on hot dogs and bratwurst. I'd like to see a cerulean
blue on a chrome body. I might even consider sacrificing my Larry Mahon
kangaroo boots (which are a mite snug on me). The blood red leather and
western stitching would look pretty cool on a camera. Maybe an OM-4Tex?
Lex
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From: "tmlee" <clairetm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [OM] ....feedback....
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 11:25:56 +0800
Attaching the leather ?
I used rubber glue.....
For the self timer hole, no choice, U have to cut carefully round it.....
For those of U who try....... let me see a mustard yellow over a black
body.... It should look classy...... (I know Lex J wouldn't agree....!)
Peace
TMLee
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