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Topic: Eiki NT-0 Focusing Rod Issue.

Douglas Warren
Master Film Handler

Posts: 282
From: West Chester, OH, USA
Registered: Feb 2008

posted April 27, 2017 07:27 PM

I'm currently working on a Eiki NT-0 and have an issue. The material that surrounds the rod (hidden in the casing) has deteriorated. It has fallen apart and has the consistency of a crayon. I scrapped out the crumbling material and was wondering what I can use as a substitute. Thanks everyone for any help / advice!

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David Fouracre
Expert Film Handler

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From: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Registered: Aug 2013

posted April 28, 2017 03:01 AM

Hi Douglas,

Your problem is quite common with the focus control.
I use a silicon rubber tube, readily available in UK and if you have difficulty in obtaining same, will send you a short length to do the job.
Send PM with delivery address if interested.

David

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David Guest
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Lancashire, UK
Registered: Oct 2011

posted April 28, 2017 03:16 AM

I have the silicone sleeving that I use and it works well I can post you some just pay the postage and I will send you some free

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David Fouracre
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 123
From: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Registered: Aug 2013

posted April 29, 2017 08:35 AM

Hi Douglas,
Your PM inbox is full!
Sleeving will be sent next week.
With compliments!

David

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Douglas Warren
Master Film Handler

Posts: 282
From: West Chester, OH, USA
Registered: Feb 2008

posted April 29, 2017 12:30 PM

Thank you so much gents! And yes, I'm about to clean up my inbox.

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Alan Body
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From: Hamilton, New Zealand
Registered: Apr 2017

posted May 01, 2017 11:13 PM

Hi Douglas
A silicon sleeve works well. You may be able to purchase pre-cut lengths designed for garden irrigation systems of varying diameter. Masking tape works as an interim solution.

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted May 02, 2017 03:03 AM

Ideally the tubing should be soft rubber. The tubing used in the older bicycle valves works well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15-Ivory-Color-Soft-Rubber-Tubing-Hose-for-Bike-Bicycle-Cycles-Valve-5-Pcs-/182524241541?hash=item2a7f4ae685:g:15YAAOSw4CFY6w2N

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David Fouracre
Expert Film Handler

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From: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Registered: Aug 2013

posted May 02, 2017 11:45 AM

Douglas,

Sleeving is on the way, posted today.

David

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Douglas Warren
Master Film Handler

Posts: 282
From: West Chester, OH, USA
Registered: Feb 2008

posted May 03, 2017 02:41 AM

Thank you David for the part and to everyone for your kind and helpful replies. 😊

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