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Re: [OM] Fixing banged up filter threads.

Subject: Re: [OM] Fixing banged up filter threads.
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 02 May 1999 17:49:50 -0400
Use a small, soft wooden post, place it in dented are and hit post with
a small hammer.  Use light repeated hits to slowly bring the dent out. 
This should straighten it without ruining the threads.

John 

WKato@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 99-05-01 11:53:43 EDT, you write:
> 
> << I bought privately, knowing of the defect.
>  Now I am looking for a way to fix them.
>  Tom
>   >>
> If the lens you bought are telephotos, and you can manage to get a filter on
> with difficulty, permanently attach a filter with no glass in it so you have
> a usuable thread.
> 
> Warren
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