A collector in Savannah told me my lens spanner was leaving marks, so I switched to a nylon-tipped one for vintage glass. | Camera Repairers - Hub Chatter
A collector in Savannah told me my lens spanner was leaving marks, so I switched to a nylon-tipped one for vintage glass.
He pointed out the tiny scratches on the barrel of a 1960s Nikkor and said, 'You're fixing the focus but etching your signature,' which convinced me to order a set of those softer-tipped tools the next day, so what's your go-to for delicate disassembly without damage?
Ouch, that's a tough lesson to learn the hard way. Good on you for listening and switching tools fast. It's smart to treat old gear with that kind of care.