Or...
trade backs with someone who has another OM-1. They are interchangeable, aren't
they? I think they are...
Thanks, Steve Goss, Dallas Tx usa
clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Just tried taking off the memo frame on an old broken back -- it is quite
> firmly
> spot-welded in place. If you want to try it, I'd first slide out the plate
> in the
> middle of the memo frame (press down and push out like you would a film box
> end) and
> remove the old leatherette. Then use a cutting wheel on a Dremel-type tool
> held
> perpendicular to the back to slowly cut into the corners. You can "mill" off
> the frame,
> leaving the spot-welded tabs in place, then fill with some epoxy to smooth.
>
> Rick Adshead wrote:
>
> > I have a OM-1N and a OM-4 and would like to put Sparks leather on one or
> > both of
> > them, but here is my question. Is it possible/practical for me to pry off
> > the memo
> > holder on the back cover in order to get the "one piece leather look"? I
> > assume that
> > the leather will cover over any scars left from removing the memo holder,
> > and that
> > the holder is not rivited on but held with glue or spot weld. Anyone know
> > for sure?
> >
> > Rick
> >
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