Lens gasket T6578X question
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 2:45 pm
I forgot to order a pair. What size is this rope?
Thanks Steve
Thanks Steve
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Re: Lens gasket T6578X question
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 3:06 pm
3/16" dia. cotton twist weave rope.
Re: Lens gasket T6578X question
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 3:13 pm
Dan, thank you. I should be able to purchase at my local hardware store
Re: Lens gasket T6578X question
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 3:37 pm
Steve
Glad to help, BTW, look for good cotton rope, like for clotheslines. Some of the vendors just supply length of polyester rope, rather poor substitute.
Glad to help, BTW, look for good cotton rope, like for clotheslines. Some of the vendors just supply length of polyester rope, rather poor substitute.
Re: Lens gasket T6578X question
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 4:10 pm
It's identified on-line as either 9/64" or 3.6mm cord cotton cord. It is the same cord as is installed into older style venetian blinds. My dad manufactured blinds and Lord knows that as a kid, I ran my share (miles) of cord through blinds during their assembly. Child labor laws do not apply to fathers, I guess... 
Re: Lens gasket T6578X question
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 6:04 pm
I should add that there is 4.0mm cord, but it is easier to install the slightly smaller cord, as every bit of thickness adds to the pressure required to install the lens/rim assembly.