Re: Vs: Vulcanite: [Leica] Friday FS: Nickel + Dime

[john <bosjohn@mediaone.net>]

Mike Durling wrote:
> 
> My M4 also shows definate glue residue under the cracked-off pieces of
> vulcanite.  Perhaps the LTM models had their vulcanite put on differently
> and that's why they are less prone to crack.  (at least that's my
> experience)
> 
> Mike D
> 
It has been my understanding that the vulcanite was glued on the cameras but
that the material was warmed up to make it plyable otherwise it would crack
when being applied.  I do know that under heat it does get soft and you can
bend it without cracking it.
John Shick