04-27-2013, 08:57 AM
J-mac, I have a 40-190 and although i have a stem or two where the pushbutton is slightly loose, they've never gotten far as the escutcheon chokes 'em by the raised collar at the back of the button. I would be very reluctant to glue the buttons down, especially if I can't find a way to reverse the process easily.
As for the felt slipping past the collars, hmmm... maybe a gentle washing in Woolite or some such to restore the shape?
If that doesn't work for you, I would suggest using the escutcheon as a stencil for making a new felt mask for the buttons. It'll be a trifle snug at first but should stretch (much like the old one) to mask beautifully.
OH! Placement... no glue attaching it to the escutcheon on mine, either; it appears to ride the buttons in front of the collars and behind the escutcheon.
As for the felt slipping past the collars, hmmm... maybe a gentle washing in Woolite or some such to restore the shape?
If that doesn't work for you, I would suggest using the escutcheon as a stencil for making a new felt mask for the buttons. It'll be a trifle snug at first but should stretch (much like the old one) to mask beautifully.
OH! Placement... no glue attaching it to the escutcheon on mine, either; it appears to ride the buttons in front of the collars and behind the escutcheon.
