Stereomatic cord and stopping dust!

[P3D Jamie Drouin <jdrouin@xxxxxxxx>]

    Thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions for replacing the cord on my
Stereomatic.  The first letter I read was Dave Huddle's, who said that he
used the cord from a Kirby vacuum cleaner.  Within the hour I had tracked
down one at a local repair shop.  Not only does it fit perfectly, it is
also around 30ft long and matches the brown paint on the projector's
base...who could ask for more?

    I would also like to share some personal experience trying to reduce
dust on negatives and slides.  The best thing I have EVER used to (almost)
obliterate dust is also a very expensive route, but well worth it if you
can spare the cash.  It is an electronic static brush.  The one I used is
made by Zone VI in Vermont (1-802-257-5161) and costs $299US.  For a
duration after brushing a negative or slide, dust will actually be
repelled.  The problem with using a normal camel-hair brush (or any brush
for that matter) is that a static charge will form and dust will becomes an
even greater problem.


                                              :-)jamie.

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