Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/08/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Scott, That depends on whether you ever do anything to it. The vulcanite on my 1961 M3 started to flake about 1998 or so with constant abuse. I have seen some that were treated with leather treatments that looked like new. Don don.dory@gmail.com On 8/24/06, Scott McLoughlin <scott@adrenaline.com> wrote: > > Newbie question - how long does Vulcanite typically last > before it gets brittle, starts to flake off or whatever? > > Scott > > Lawrence Zeitlin wrote: > > > > > On Aug 23, 2006, at 6:36 PM, Hoppy wrote: > > > >> Umm, I do have an M3, but the vulcanite's OK. I just bought one > >> which is > >> about the same vintage as me (1955) > >> I was actually making a joke regarding a CLA for the photographer. The > >> description was of myself. That is the vintage and tatty parts are > >> accurate. > >> Have another look at the thread! ;-) > > > > > > Sorry Hoppy, I knew I shouldn't have taken that speed reading course. > > My vulcanite is getting a little tatty around the edges too. > > > > Larry Z > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > -- > Pics @ http://www.adrenaline.com/snaps > Leica M6TTL, Bessa R, Nikon FM3a, Nikon D70, Rollei AFM35 > (Jihad Sigint NSA FBI Patriot Act) > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >