Mike, Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look up for the smallest diameter terylene thread. In the meantime my friend - the MX repairman ;o) - will try some surgical thread (inner metal thread variation). I'll post here whatever / if it works. Servus, Alin
mike wrote: >> As it looks MX servicing is very popular on the list, here's a >> question for you DIY guys: what would you use to replace the silk >> thread that carries the speeds to be displayed in the viewfinder? (I >> know, I know another silk thread but I have no idea where to look >> for it.) The replacement thread needs to be very thin and also >> resistant to wear (thinnest fishing nylon fails immediately, for >> instance). Any suggestion is most welcomed. >> >> Servus, Alin mw> Terylene sewing thread? The type that looks like cotton but mw> will slice your finger through if you try to snap it in your hand. mw> mike
