Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 05:28 PM 2/21/03 -0600, George Lottermoser wrote: >As the son of a tool and die maker - I have the knowledge of how it's done. I've watched it done. >I've done some simple moves with the machines that I'll too soon inherit. However, I would not >have the arrogance to assume that I could accomplish the task in one pass without a hell-of-a-lot >of practice - like any other craft. Hey, you've got a hand and a pencil and you've probably drawn >in high school. You must be one hell of a draftsman. Well, I AM a fairly decent draftsman, but, then, I was trained by my father, who was a REALLY good draftsman. But your life proves my point. George: you have the basic knowledge to repair a Leica M or Leicaflex with no more than several many attempts to make it work. At least, you HAVE access to the gear: all I have is a Unimat! And let this be a warning: have you Dad teach you how to use his gear before it's too late. Marc msmall@infi.net FAX: +276/343-7315 Cha robh bąs fir gun ghrąs fir! - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html