I have a nice little telescope known as a Schmidt Cassegrain type.
That's not really important, but what is is that the front of it is
covered by a round metal cover. The inside edge of the round cover
normally has a very thin felt lining that helps make a soft seal between
the cover and telescope. The problem I'm having is that some of this
felt has either ripped or worn away, leaving gaps in the supposed dust
seal. What would be the best way for me to revamp this? To me, it
looks like the original felt was on an adhesive strip and just pressed
into place. The goal would be complete removal of existing felt strip,
cleaning the area, and applying new however that would be done. Thank
you in advance.

On 2/23/2017 3:35 PM, R2D4 wrote:
I have a nice little telescope known as a Schmidt Cassegrain type.
That's not really important, but what is is that the front of it is
covered by a round metal cover. The inside edge of the round cover
normally has a very thin felt lining that helps make a soft seal between
the cover and telescope. The problem I'm having is that some of this
felt has either ripped or worn away, leaving gaps in the supposed dust
seal. What would be the best way for me to revamp this? To me, it
looks like the original felt was on an adhesive strip and just pressed
into place. The goal would be complete removal of existing felt strip,
cleaning the area, and applying new however that would be done. Thank
you in advance.


Perhaps a Flock It kit would work.

http://www.rockler.com/mini-flocker-...9RixoCxb_w_wcB

On Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 2:35:25 PM UTC-6, R2D4 wrote:
I have a nice little telescope known as a Schmidt Cassegrain type.
That's not really important, but what is is that the front of it is
covered by a round metal cover. The inside edge of the round cover
normally has a very thin felt lining that helps make a soft seal between
the cover and telescope. The problem I'm having is that some of this
felt has either ripped or worn away, leaving gaps in the supposed dust
seal. What would be the best way for me to revamp this? To me, it
looks like the original felt was on an adhesive strip and just pressed
into place. The goal would be complete removal of existing felt strip,
cleaning the area, and applying new however that would be done. Thank
you in advance.

Is there a shoe repair shop in your area? I think a shop like that would have felt, the right glue and the heavy duty sewing machine that could repair any stitching. ヽ(ヅ)ノ

[8~{} Uncle Covered Monster

On 2/23/2017 2:35 PM, R2D4 wrote:
I have a nice little telescope known as a Schmidt Cassegrain type.
That's not really important, but what is is that the front of it is
covered by a round metal cover. The inside edge of the round cover
normally has a very thin felt lining that helps make a soft seal between
the cover and telescope. The problem I'm having is that some of this
felt has either ripped or worn away, leaving gaps in the supposed dust
seal. What would be the best way for me to revamp this? To me, it
looks like the original felt was on an adhesive strip and just pressed
into place. The goal would be complete removal of existing felt strip,
cleaning the area, and applying new however that would be done. Thank
you in advance.

Do you have a photo of the box and felt?

--
Maggie

On Thu, 23 Feb 2017 19:19:19 -0600, Muggles
wrote:

On 2/23/2017 2:35 PM, R2D4 wrote:
I have a nice little telescope known as a Schmidt Cassegrain type.
That's not really important, but what is is that the front of it is
covered by a round metal cover. The inside edge of the round cover
normally has a very thin felt lining that helps make a soft seal between
the cover and telescope. The problem I'm having is that some of this
felt has either ripped or worn away, leaving gaps in the supposed dust
seal. What would be the best way for me to revamp this? To me, it
looks like the original felt was on an adhesive strip and just pressed
into place. The goal would be complete removal of existing felt strip,
cleaning the area, and applying new however that would be done. Thank
you in advance.

Do you have a photo of the box and felt?

Okie,

Seems to me he is asking about a lens cover, not a box. I think Ed
gave a good solution start.

On 2/23/2017 10:12 PM, Oren wrote:
On Thu, 23 Feb 2017 19:19:19 -0600, Muggles
wrote:

On 2/23/2017 2:35 PM, R2D4 wrote:
I have a nice little telescope known as a Schmidt Cassegrain type.
That's not really important, but what is is that the front of it is
covered by a round metal cover. The inside edge of the round cover
normally has a very thin felt lining that helps make a soft seal between
the cover and telescope. The problem I'm having is that some of this
felt has either ripped or worn away, leaving gaps in the supposed dust
seal. What would be the best way for me to revamp this? To me, it
looks like the original felt was on an adhesive strip and just pressed
into place. The goal would be complete removal of existing felt strip,
cleaning the area, and applying new however that would be done. Thank
you in advance.

Do you have a photo of the box and felt?

Okie,

Seems to me he is asking about a lens cover, not a box. I think Ed
gave a good solution start.


hmm

--
Maggie

On 02/23/2017 03:35 PM, R2D4 wrote:
I have a nice little telescope known as a Schmidt Cassegrain type.
That's not really important, but what is is that the front of it is
covered by a round metal cover. The inside edge of the round cover
normally has a very thin felt lining that helps make a soft seal
between the cover and telescope. The problem I'm having is that some
of this felt has either ripped or worn away, leaving gaps in the
supposed dust seal. What would be the best way for me to revamp
this? To me, it looks like the original felt was on an adhesive strip
and just pressed into place. The goal would be complete removal of
existing felt strip, cleaning the area, and applying new however that
would be done. Thank you in advance.


Amazon has peel and stick felt:

https://www.amazon.com/New-Image-Gro.../dp/B0026HR0U8

you could go to "cloudynights" an astronomy newsgroup and join and post the question.They always have knowledgeable members when it comes to modding /repair work. Pat

On 2/23/2017 12:35 PM, R2D4 wrote:
I have a nice little telescope known as a Schmidt Cassegrain type.
That's not really important, but what is is that the front of it is
covered by a round metal cover. The inside edge of the round cover
normally has a very thin felt lining that helps make a soft seal between
the cover and telescope. The problem I'm having is that some of this
felt has either ripped or worn away, leaving gaps in the supposed dust
seal. What would be the best way for me to revamp this? To me, it
looks like the original felt was on an adhesive strip and just pressed
into place. The goal would be complete removal of existing felt strip,
cleaning the area, and applying new however that would be done. Thank
you in advance.


Try yer question in astronomy.asshole, idiot.

On 2/24/2017 4:27 AM, John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt wrote:
On 02/23/2017 03:35 PM, R2D4 wrote:
I have a nice little telescope known as a Schmidt Cassegrain type.
That's not really important, but what is is that the front of it is
covered by a round metal cover. The inside edge of the round cover
normally has a very thin felt lining that helps make a soft seal
between the cover and telescope. The problem I'm having is that some
of this felt has either ripped or worn away, leaving gaps in the
supposed dust seal. What would be the best way for me to revamp
this? To me, it looks like the original felt was on an adhesive strip
and just pressed into place. The goal would be complete removal of
existing felt strip, cleaning the area, and applying new however that
would be done. Thank you in advance.


Amazon has peel and stick felt:

https://www.amazon.com/New-Image-Gro.../dp/B0026HR0U8


LeeValley has it also:

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/pag...50,43298,43300