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ricky
Joined: 17 Jan 2017
Posts: 8
PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 12:37 pm   Post subject: Replacing metal case bumpers

In a Curta metal case, I understand that in the bottom there should be a foam/rubber bumper and a small one in the lid of the case. Mine has these missing, with some old tissue paper in there instead.

I wanted to put something back in there to protect the Curta in its case.

Does anyone know the material thickness and/or diameters of these two bumpers ?

Hoping you can help! Ricky.
charlieau
Joined: 18 Jan 2017
Posts: 4
PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:42 pm

Not sure about the size, but I think kitchen sponge should do the job :D
murff
Joined: 27 Oct 2009
Posts: 620
PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:49 pm

For my Curtas I use felt pads


[ for Curta Type I diameter is 56mm, 5mm thick - and 16mm diameter, 3.5mm thick - self adhesive, two of them ]



see also here:
red restoration

the small pads: Filzgleiter 16mm
(you have to search for the 5mm felt material - I have no reference available at the moment)
ricky
Joined: 17 Jan 2017
Posts: 8
PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:58 pm

brilliant - thank you !
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