6 Jun
2005
6 Jun
'05
3:36 p.m.
The problem has been in assuming that by making or not
making
modifications to something that you are doing the right thing. I doubt
many if any people here are trained in conservation practices, and I'm not
I would equally doubt if conservation practices really apply to a machine
you're going to use.
claiming I am, but I do understand the issues.
Suggesting the use of
solvents on any material has long term effects that, if not understood,
can do permanent damage. Rich's solution of deciding to purchase a
I would love to know what permanent damage propan-2-ol does to a
photographic image. It's one of the solvents normally used for cleaning
film, etc.
separate face panel was in fact the correct and proper
solution in this
case.
Why is replacing better than restoring?
Just recently,
a thread went by where opinions were given as to the merit
of keeping original screws in machine - I don't recall anyone bashing the
person with that option
Do you have a filter on Tony's messages? He completely lambasted Jules
for replacing the screws on a power supply, which I did not consider to be seemed a bit overwhelming. My must everything be open
to argument all the
time here? Especially when we're debating issues that have already been
This is a discussion list. That should answer your question.
argued and resolved many times over?
-tony