Grip on the R-D1s

[jmarcus]

Anyone else's grip become unglued? Has anyone else replaced it with leather? Who would do custom work like that?

James

 

[jlw]

The grip on the front right side of my early-model R-D 1 eventually worked its way loose. I didn't want to lose the convenient padded bulge in it by replacing it with a flat piece of leather (or whatever) so I reinstalled the original grip. To stick it down, I used a 3M Adhesive Transfer Gun (ATG) that we had at the office, but strong double-sided tape will work.

An excellent tip from Rich Cutler's excellent R-D 1 website (click):

When putting the rubber covering back on, stick it down lightly in position, then heat it with a hand-held hair dryer. This softens the covering (and adhesive) and makes it more flexible, allowing it to be pressed inwards along its edges, ensuring a close, flush fit. When the covering cools off, it will be fit tightly and stay put.​

 

[sevres_babylone]

Thanks for the advice. The "grip" on the right side of mine has also become loose, after two years (and after one of using a wrist strap all the time.)

 

[Jim Watts]

Yes it seems common after 18 months to two years. I re-fixed mine with Evostick adhesive.

 

[jmarcus]

Thanks guys!

James

 

[AhShun]

Both UHU and Pattex (transparent) function well.

 

[RichC]

Double-sided tape, as originally used, is more convenient than glue; however, most tapes are too weedy, and come unstuck after a short time (I tried several, including strong carpet tape).

The solution is 3M Scotch Clear Heavy-Duty Mounting Tape.

Alternatively, you can buy the original tape from an Epson spares supplier for 10 euros ($10) - expensive for what it is, but OTOH it'll definitely work: http://www.richcutler.co.uk/r-d1/r-d1_14.htm