Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Istarted to use Loctite when I started to lose "Softies". One drop on the thread, insert, and,MOST IMPORTANT!, turn the camera upside down while the Loctite dries. If you put too much on the thred and leave the camera right-side up, the excess MAY get into the shutter mechanisn and foul it. >-- Original Message -- >Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 07:41:09 -0500 >From: "John O. Newell" <jnewell@attbi.com> >To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >Subject: Re: [Leica] Anybody ever use Loctite to ... >Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > > >> How about a small drop of >> paint or linseed oil > >I have used a bit of nail polish or shellac. Easily >dissolved with a drop of acetone or alcohol (respectively) >but very secure. > >Clean the threads first. > >John Newell > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html