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    And so I put a shoulder strap on my mothers CF-74...

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Rob, Apr 7, 2011.

  1. Rob

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    Pics attached! It came out PERFECT! All I did was take out the two stylus's and put the line through the machine. I used 96lb test steel line with aluminum clamps which I used a large handheld vicegrip to crimp.

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    Neat! :cool:

    But I would make one suggestion here: use plastic-coated cable in place of the plain, uncoated cable shown.
     
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    I had to choose between that and the main reason why I didn't go with plastic coated is because it makes crimping it much harder...

    I have parts for a CF-74 here - in particular the bottom cover. And everything in that stylus holder that goes through the machine is sealed so it's okay that it's metal and not coated in plastic/rubber.
     
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    OK; that being revealed, let me change the suggestion.

    Since your photos show that there is sufficient excess cable to allow the cable to "saw back & forth" within the channel, I would suggest obtaining a length of properly-sized stainless steel tubing to run through the case for the cable to ride against.

    Stainless fares better against the "sawing" action than does cast magnesium.
     
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    I didn't think of that.... Hmmmm....

    I'll let you know how it wears in the long run. Worst comes to worse I'll just replace the whole bottom... After all I got 3 extras lol
     
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    Rob,
    Do you have an REI store near you? They can't be beat for straps and hardware for same. Alternatively, a good camera store will have the nylon cord type of neck strap attachmens that can be attached to a small hole on a computer and have a variety of types of plastic fixtures to attach a strap to -- to avoid eating up the finish of the camera/computer. I added a set to the rings on my CF-31 to protect the magnesium from the strap hardware -- works great.
     
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    I want a 74 too. It's a shame it has been discontinued. A sandybridge 74 would rock! Have you tried to Vidock your 74? If this is possible I might get the mk4.

    I think the business rugged elitebooks don't get a lot of attention in the forum but the black toughbook s9 is the sexiest machine ever! If only it had an expresscard port so I could Vidock. I love my 52 but I just don't use it anymore. (not practical for me)
     
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  8. Rob

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    They haven't discontinued the 74's yet man... But yes, a sandybridge 74 would be nice... :)
     
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    If you do not want to use the plastic coated wire, just use the wire you have and run a piece of plastic tubing over it, using a size that most closely matches the diameter of the wire. You can also use an a piece of shrink wrap in the color of your choice and make it exactly the size you need before you put the heat to it.
     
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    awesome sig dude
     
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    ............ Where is yours? :confused: lol

    Thanks? :p
     
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    Let's see if they let this stay...
     
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