----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Derickson" <alland435@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 2:18 PM Subject: [rollei_list] Final Rolleiwide Rebuild update
To finish up what I call my "shoestring Rolleiwide" project:FWIW, I've used the frosted tape method. I always wondered it was really in the right plane but if not the difference would be very slight, probably insignificant. I found I can get glass etching cream at many arts and craft shops. The stuff I got is called _Armour Etch_ not expensive, maybe $12.00 for a small container. Its available via the web also. It takes about a minute to make a nice, fine grain, etched surface. I found that one must be careful to get a very even coating on or the etching will be irregular. I have not tried this for full size ground glass panels yet but did make a test panel for my Nikon-F. I've also used it to "frost" the surface of pilot lamp bulbs. The frosting is not sufficient to take the place of "opal" lamps as used in enlargers.
-- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles, CA, USAdickburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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