-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On Tue, 30 Apr 2002, Freeman Pascal wrote: > I need to replace the case on mine after the screw posts disintegrated. > I currently have it bound together using two long tie-wraps but they tend > to get in the way of the buttons during use. I don't have a case for you, but if you NEED to do a repair job I can suggest one of the following: Either get some similar size screws with bigger threads (self-tapping style) to cut some new threads into the posts, or make new posts (a little tricky but can be done). Purchase some epoxy putty (2-part) not the gooey stuff, the white and blue sticks. Consitency of modelling clay. Not the "paste" stuff. Break/cut off the original posts. Mix some putty, make new posts in the original positions. They don't need to be as long as the originals, just enough to do the job. Then, take some similar-to-the-original sized self-tapping screws. Wet them a bit with water or oil (oil's better but water's easiest to clean up) and screw gently into the soft putty. Allow the putty to set for a half hour or so, then remove the screws. They should come out easily enough but leave behind their impression. The putty is still soft but starting to set at that stage. The putty will be completely cured in 48 hours or so. You should have posts comparable to the originals. Again, this is a bit tricky but it can be done. If it doesn't work out you can of course just pop off the failed new posts and try again. :) Don Papp http://AEinnovations.com GNUPG/PGP Key: http://AEinnovations.com/downloads/pubkey.html -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.0.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: For info see http://www.gnupg.org iD8DBQE80LY72KCg0hzfOnQRAivAAKCARpKezIcdS8FWfmjoZDw0/V3UpwCgwQ7D iDT5KJv9+tf18naGUf2PiDU= =LIab -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- Subscription/unsubscription/info requests: send e-mail with subject of "subscribe", "unsubscribe", or "info" toWear-Hard Mailing List Archive (searchable): http://wearables.blu.org Please, *PLEASE* don't subscribe through a forward/expander/false domain
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