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c/camera-repairers•karen_owenskaren_owens•3mo ago

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?
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elliot607
elliot6073mo ago
Man, that's just good respect for old things.
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valthomas
valthomas2mo ago
Etching your signature" is such a perfect way to put it.
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laura211
laura2113mo ago
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.
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