At 07:46 20/07/99 -0400, you wrote:
>I have several old (1960's) vintage cameras that are in need of replacement
>foam around the film door. Does anyone know of a good source for uncut,
>sheet foam that meets the specs necessary for such replacements? I don't
>know if I need it to be adhesive-backed or not. I'm assuming I can use
>rubber cement if they're not adhesive-backed. I'd bet they used rubber
>cement back then anyway.
>
>I've been able to see postings on rec.photo.marketplace where some guy is
>offering kits, but I don't want to get into that. The cameras are too odd.
>
>BTW, I'm not trying to repair the insides of OM's. John has scared me
>into NEVER opening an OM, otherwise I'll be selling a box of parts on Ebay.
> (and getting a tongue lashing from him and the rest of the group, and we
>all know what happened last time THAT thread got started!)
>
>Thanks,
>
>Skip
Try using the foam rubber found on the back of many computer mouse mats.
If you look around there are many different thickness and densities used
and some are ideal for camera repairs.
Dirt cheep to.
Best of luck, Michael.
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