Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/07

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Subject: [Leica] (now) Getting metal working tools into the film gate in M6
From: "SonC \(Sonny Carter\)" <sonc@sonc.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2001 13:07:44 -0500
References: <5.1.0.14.2.20010807132943.00a14dd0@pop.mindspring.com>
 
> > > I say use a dremel tool with a coarse grinding wheel.
The improvement will
> > > be greater, and the metal filings will be easier to
spot than sand.
> > >
> > > Chandos
> > >
> >OH GREAT!!! This thread is taking a wonderful direction.
>
> C.L. added:
> Glad to know I'm not the only one cringing in fear...

SonC sez:
Yeah, just cut out the gate  with a hammer and cold chisel
and the chunks of metal will be far easier to spot than sand
or shavings!   <G>  Talk about a brassed body!

http://www.sonc.com
In reply to: Message from "C.L.Zeni" <clzeni@mindspring.com> (Re: [Leica] Getting film into the film gate in M6)