That's exactly the way I do it but I don't cut the crescent out. The wood gives enough without it and supports the ring better. I like the idea of beveling the dowel rod though.
Don > -----Original Message----- > From: Brian Walters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 1:19 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Lens damage question > > > I don't know about the "best" way to remove the dent but you > might like to take a > look at this link - "Filter Ring Dent Removing Tool" > > http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/filterringtool.html > > I haven't tried it I'm considering it for a couple of my dented > lenses (unless, > that is, someone comes up with a better idea......) > > Brian > > > > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > Brian Walters > Western Sydney, Australia > > On Sun Aug 22 22:53 , Gonz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > > >What is the best way to fix a light dent on a filter ring end of a lens? > > I cannot put a filter on it to try to straighten it out, its bent > >slightly more than that, but I dont want to take a pair of pliers to it > >either (protected). > > > > > >Thanks in advance, > > > >rg > > > > > ---- Introducing Spymac MailPro: http://www.spymac.com/mailpro/ >
