I once read in a repair book to use a rubber kitchenglove and apply
pressure with a (sturdy) glass with the proper diameter.
Good luck.
Best, Frank
2014-12-10 20:33 GMT+01:00 philippe.amard <philippe.amard@xxxxxx>:
> Other than that I used stoppers I had borrowed from the chemistry lab at
> the university, they come in various diameters and worked fine.
> Philippe
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> Le 10 déc. 14 à 20:30, Moose a écrit :
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> On 12/10/2014 9:39 AM, Bill Barber via olympus wrote:
>>
>>> Actually looking for advice on the removal of the front element of a
>>> Zuiko
>>> 135mm f3.5.
>>>
>>
>> Standard advice for removing the name ring is to use a soft rubber
>> stopper, press firmly while twisting. If you can find a bathtub stopper the
>> right diameter, that's great. Should be new(ish), so it is soft and grippy.
>> With a regular flask stopper, it may be necessary to gouge out the middle
>> of the face to clear the front element.
>>
>> People sell sets on the 'Bay, and I believe Fargo has them.
>>
>> Rubber S. Moose
>>
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