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    Wiggly lensboard!

    The Graphic "C" board on my Speeder started to wiggle after being mounted.
    Wassup with that?
    What do I do to get a tighter fit? I have a scrap of velvet I'm thinking of gluing to the inside surface edges to add some width---what do you think?
    "I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White

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    Re: Wiggly lensboard!

    A Velcro stick-on piece? Not both parts, just one side.
    Drew Bedo
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    There are only three types of mounting flanges; too big, too small and wrong thread!

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    Re: Wiggly lensboard!

    Layers of photo black paper tape. Easy to adjust thickness. Lasts a long time.

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    Re: Wiggly lensboard!

    Hmm....maybe a bit of gaffer's tape to add some thickness?
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    Re: Wiggly lensboard!

    The scrap of velvet sounds perfect.

    Ian

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    Re: Wiggly lensboard!

    Velvet or felt.
    You need to glue spray the back of the velvet before cutting to size as modern velvets fray very badly.
    Velvet ribbon (ask female where you can get it!) is available everywhere.

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    Re: Wiggly lensboard!

    I'd build up with black paper, duct, or gaffer's tape. It's easier to control the thickness. First, check to see if the screws holding the lens board retainers are properly tightened. Don't overtighten!

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    Re: Wiggly lensboard!

    I've used the Hockey tape mentioned above, and it's held up do a couple of months without any issues.

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    Re: Wiggly lensboard!

    I’ve had the same problem with my Zone VI. I mad a gasket out of black electrical tape. Put the sticky sides of the tape together making a square. Never put sticky side of electrical tape on the camera or lens board. Then cut to shape. You can make it as has thick has you need. If you change lens you just need to keep from dropping the gasket. I’ve had mind for 5 years with no problem.

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