Richard-- I used #22 tapestry needles which have a blunt point. The holes must be clear of the old stitches. I used needles on either end and stitched like lacing a shoe. I had to used pliers to initially pull the needle through while the waxed thread was doubled. Prior to stitching I softened the dry leather with mink oil. I appreciate the information on the glue. If there are some short spots that require attention I may try it. Fred ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Sintchak<mailto:rich815@xxxxxxxxx> To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 5:39 PM Subject: [rollei_list] Re: Rollei Case Restoration I cannot suggest a strap but will mention that the side stitching on my case for my Rollei 2.8 C Xenotar had unraveled and needed repair. I found some good waxed, heavy thread but could not find a good needle to use and those holes looks so darn small too) so instead I decided to try the gluing route. I'm happy to report that this glue: http://www.loctiteproducts.com/products/detail.asp?catid=15&subid=34&plid=195<http://www.loctiteproducts.com/products/detail.asp?catid=15&subid=34&plid=195> which specifically mentions use for leathers, worked great. There is no way that leather is coming apart unless it tears, it's like cement! I still may re-stitch just to have the thread there but really hardly need to. Richard On 12/30/06, Fred Collins <fredcol23@xxxxxxx<mailto:fredcol23@xxxxxxx>> wrote: > > > Happy New Year All... > > > I have just finished needed restitching of my Tessar 3.5 Rollei case. The > camera was purchased in the early 1950s. The strap has long since gone and > I would appreciate suggestions on a replacement of the strap. Fred -- Regards, Richard S. San Francisco My Commute Photo Blog http://shootingonthefly.blogspot.com/<http://shootingonthefly.blogspot.com/> My Flickr Page http://www.flickr.com/photos/rich8155/<http://www.flickr.com/photos/rich8155/> --- Rollei List - Post to rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> - Subscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> with 'subscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org<//www.freelists.org/> - Unsubscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> with 'unsubscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org<//www.freelists.org/> - Online, searchable archives are available at //www.freelists.org/archives/rollei_list<//www.freelists.org/archives/rollei_list>
