Mounting lenses upside down, the result

On 28 Sep 2016 05:59:50 GMT, Sandman wrote:

In article , Bill W wrote:

Sandman:
In january I posted about my idea to mount lenses upside down on
shelves:

Sandman Mounting lenses upside down 01/05/2016


"So, strange subject line aside - I'm looking for a way to
store my lenses, and I've been thinking about wall-mounting
them. I think it actually might look quite cool."

And I thought I'd share the end result:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BKx_luqAioO

I bought some 40+ Nikon rear lens caps and some 20+ sony lens
caps, and used polyurethane glue to fix them to the underside
after routing some round "pockets" for them so they're inset in
the wood. The glue is super strong and I couldn't pry one off no
matter how hard I tried.

I'm really pleased with the end result!

I still think you're crazy. I understand that even if they do fall,
they don't necessarily fall far, but still. And glue deteriorates.
Strong today, mush tomorrow. You'll be lying in bed when you hear
the first one fall. Consider that a cry for help for the others.

Polyurethane glue creates a bond that is stronger than both the wood and the
plastic, though.

Do you know what those lens caps are made of? Most glues, including
what you used, will not adhere properly to certain types of plastic.
I've learned that the hard way, but my hard way did not involve many
thousands of dollars worth of lenses. I admit that it all looks nice,
and it's an interesting way to organize things, but I never trust glue
when its failure can cost lots of money. If you would have run screws
through the caps, you would at least have some warning if the glue
failed, but I understand that there might not have been enough
clearance between the lens and the screw.

Of course, it might last forever. I'm just one of those worst-case
guys.

In article ,
Bill W wrote:

On 28 Sep 2016 05:59:50 GMT, Sandman wrote:

In article , Bill W wrote:

Sandman:
In january I posted about my idea to mount lenses upside down on
shelves:

Sandman Mounting lenses upside down 01/05/2016


"So, strange subject line aside - I'm looking for a way to
store my lenses, and I've been thinking about wall-mounting
them. I think it actually might look quite cool."

And I thought I'd share the end result:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BKx_luqAioO

I bought some 40+ Nikon rear lens caps and some 20+ sony lens
caps, and used polyurethane glue to fix them to the underside
after routing some round "pockets" for them so they're inset in
the wood. The glue is super strong and I couldn't pry one off no
matter how hard I tried.

I'm really pleased with the end result!

I still think you're crazy. I understand that even if they do fall,
they don't necessarily fall far, but still. And glue deteriorates.
Strong today, mush tomorrow. You'll be lying in bed when you hear
the first one fall. Consider that a cry for help for the others.

Polyurethane glue creates a bond that is stronger than both the wood and the
plastic, though.

Do you know what those lens caps are made of? Most glues, including
what you used, will not adhere properly to certain types of plastic.
I've learned that the hard way, but my hard way did not involve many
thousands of dollars worth of lenses.

Those are his $$$$ and he ain't always nice ;-ppp

I admit that it all looks nice,
and it's an interesting way to organize things, but I never trust glue
when its failure can cost lots of money.

Modern airplane wings and such are often glued together. Don't tell Mort!

If you would have run screws
through the caps, you would at least have some warning if the glue
failed, but I understand that there might not have been enough
clearance between the lens and the screw.

Multiple screws close to the perimeter could perhaps secure the cap
together with the glue?

Of course, it might last forever. I'm just one of those worst-case
guys.

We want you're kind in the war room!

http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/perimeter.html
--
teleportation kills

In article , Bill W wrote:

Sandman:
In january I posted about my idea to mount lenses
upside down on shelves:

Sandman Mounting lenses upside down 01/05/2016


"So, strange subject line aside - I'm looking for a way to
store my lenses, and I've been thinking about wall-mounting
them. I think it actually might look quite cool."

And I thought I'd share the end result:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BKx_luqAioO

I bought some 40+ Nikon rear lens caps and some 20+ sony lens
caps, and used polyurethane glue to fix them to the underside
after routing some round "pockets" for them so they're inset
in the wood. The glue is super strong and I couldn't pry one
off no matter how hard I tried.

I'm really pleased with the end result!

Bill W:
I still think you're crazy. I understand that even if they do
fall, they don't necessarily fall far, but still. And glue
deteriorates. Strong today, mush tomorrow. You'll be lying in
bed when you hear the first one fall. Consider that a cry for
help for the others.

Sandman:
Polyurethane glue creates a bond that is stronger than both the
wood and the plastic, though.

Do you know what those lens caps are made of? Most glues, including
what you used, will not adhere properly to certain types of plastic.
I've learned that the hard way, but my hard way did not involve many
thousands of dollars worth of lenses. I admit that it all looks
nice, and it's an interesting way to organize things, but I never
trust glue when its failure can cost lots of money. If you would
have run screws through the caps, you would at least have some
warning if the glue failed, but I understand that there might not
have been enough clearance between the lens and the screw.

The bottom shelf has screws as well, since the heaviest lenses hang from it.

--
Sandman

In article ,
Sandman wrote:

In article , Bill W wrote:

Sandman:
In january I posted about my idea to mount lenses
upside down on shelves:

Sandman Mounting lenses upside down 01/05/2016


"So, strange subject line aside - I'm looking for a way to
store my lenses, and I've been thinking about wall-mounting
them. I think it actually might look quite cool."

And I thought I'd share the end result:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BKx_luqAioO

I bought some 40+ Nikon rear lens caps and some 20+ sony lens
caps, and used polyurethane glue to fix them to the underside
after routing some round "pockets" for them so they're inset
in the wood. The glue is super strong and I couldn't pry one
off no matter how hard I tried.

I'm really pleased with the end result!

Bill W:
I still think you're crazy. I understand that even if they do
fall, they don't necessarily fall far, but still. And glue
deteriorates. Strong today, mush tomorrow. You'll be lying in
bed when you hear the first one fall. Consider that a cry for
help for the others.

Sandman:
Polyurethane glue creates a bond that is stronger than both the
wood and the plastic, though.

Do you know what those lens caps are made of? Most glues, including
what you used, will not adhere properly to certain types of plastic.
I've learned that the hard way, but my hard way did not involve many
thousands of dollars worth of lenses. I admit that it all looks
nice, and it's an interesting way to organize things, but I never
trust glue when its failure can cost lots of money. If you would
have run screws through the caps, you would at least have some
warning if the glue failed, but I understand that there might not
have been enough clearance between the lens and the screw.

The bottom shelf has screws as well, since the heaviest lenses hang from it.

The caps to the shelf or the shelf to the console?
--
teleportation kills

On 9/29/2016 2:24 AM, Sandman wrote:
In article , Bill W wrote:

Sandman:
In january I posted about my idea to mount lenses
upside down on shelves:
Sandman Mounting lenses upside down 01/05/2016

"So, strange subject line aside - I'm looking for a way to
store my lenses, and I've been thinking about wall-mounting
them. I think it actually might look quite cool."
And I thought I'd share the end result:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKx_luqAioO
I bought some 40+ Nikon rear lens caps and some 20+ sony lens
caps, and used polyurethane glue to fix them to the underside
after routing some round "pockets" for them so they're inset
in the wood. The glue is super strong and I couldn't pry one
off no matter how hard I tried.
I'm really pleased with the end result!
Bill W:
I still think you're crazy. I understand that even if they do
fall, they don't necessarily fall far, but still. And glue
deteriorates. Strong today, mush tomorrow. You'll be lying in
bed when you hear the first one fall. Consider that a cry for
help for the others.
Sandman:
Polyurethane glue creates a bond that is stronger than both the
wood and the plastic, though.
Do you know what those lens caps are made of? Most glues, including
what you used, will not adhere properly to certain types of plastic.
I've learned that the hard way, but my hard way did not involve many
thousands of dollars worth of lenses. I admit that it all looks
nice, and it's an interesting way to organize things, but I never
trust glue when its failure can cost lots of money. If you would
have run screws through the caps, you would at least have some
warning if the glue failed, but I understand that there might not
have been enough clearance between the lens and the screw.
The bottom shelf has screws as well, since the heaviest lenses hang from it.

Do you think that plastic rear lens cap is made to support the weight of
one of those big, heavy lenses? Even though the cap may be screwed and
glued to the shelf, that would not keep the cap from eventually breaking
from the weight of the lens. I wouldn't depend on a lightweight plastic
cap supporting the weight of one of my heavier lenses.

In article , PAS wrote:

On 9/29/2016 2:24 AM, Sandman wrote:
In article , Bill W wrote:

Sandman:
In january I posted about my idea to mount lenses
upside down on shelves:
Sandman Mounting lenses upside down 01/05/2016

"So, strange subject line aside - I'm looking for a way to
store my lenses, and I've been thinking about wall-mounting
them. I think it actually might look quite cool."
And I thought I'd share the end result:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKx_luqAioO
I bought some 40+ Nikon rear lens caps and some 20+ sony lens
caps, and used polyurethane glue to fix them to the underside
after routing some round "pockets" for them so they're inset
in the wood. The glue is super strong and I couldn't pry one
off no matter how hard I tried.
I'm really pleased with the end result!
Bill W:
I still think you're crazy. I understand that even if they do
fall, they don't necessarily fall far, but still. And glue
deteriorates. Strong today, mush tomorrow. You'll be lying in
bed when you hear the first one fall. Consider that a cry for
help for the others.
Sandman:
Polyurethane glue creates a bond that is stronger than both the
wood and the plastic, though.
Do you know what those lens caps are made of? Most glues, including
what you used, will not adhere properly to certain types of plastic.
I've learned that the hard way, but my hard way did not involve many
thousands of dollars worth of lenses. I admit that it all looks
nice, and it's an interesting way to organize things, but I never
trust glue when its failure can cost lots of money. If you would
have run screws through the caps, you would at least have some
warning if the glue failed, but I understand that there might not
have been enough clearance between the lens and the screw.
The bottom shelf has screws as well, since the heaviest lenses hang from it.

Do you think that plastic rear lens cap is made to support the weight of
one of those big, heavy lenses? Even though the cap may be screwed and
glued to the shelf, that would not keep the cap from eventually breaking
from the weight of the lens. I wouldn't depend on a lightweight plastic
cap supporting the weight of one of my heavier lenses.

$ure he does! He's from c.o.l.a, you know... ;-ppp
--
teleportation kills

On 29/09/2016 14:07, PAS wrote:
[]
Do you think that plastic rear lens cap is made to support the weight of
one of those big, heavy lenses? Even though the cap may be screwed and
glued to the shelf, that would not keep the cap from eventually breaking
from the weight of the lens. I wouldn't depend on a lightweight plastic
cap supporting the weight of one of my heavier lenses.

Perhaps those shelves could be turned the other way up?

--
Cheers,
David
Web: http://www.satsignal.eu

In article ,
David Taylor wrote:

On 29/09/2016 14:07, PAS wrote:
[]
Do you think that plastic rear lens cap is made to support the weight of
one of those big, heavy lenses? Even though the cap may be screwed and
glued to the shelf, that would not keep the cap from eventually breaking
from the weight of the lens. I wouldn't depend on a lightweight plastic
cap supporting the weight of one of my heavier lenses.

Perhaps those shelves could be turned the other way up?

Perhaps he could sell it to a chapie down under. Erik???
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teleportation kills

On Thu, 29 Sep 2016 09:07:10 -0400, PAS wrote:

On 9/29/2016 2:24 AM, Sandman wrote:
In article , Bill W wrote:

Sandman:
In january I posted about my idea to mount lenses
upside down on shelves:
Sandman Mounting lenses upside down 01/05/2016

"So, strange subject line aside - I'm looking for a way to
store my lenses, and I've been thinking about wall-mounting
them. I think it actually might look quite cool."
And I thought I'd share the end result:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKx_luqAioO
I bought some 40+ Nikon rear lens caps and some 20+ sony lens
caps, and used polyurethane glue to fix them to the underside
after routing some round "pockets" for them so they're inset
in the wood. The glue is super strong and I couldn't pry one
off no matter how hard I tried.
I'm really pleased with the end result!
Bill W:
I still think you're crazy. I understand that even if they do
fall, they don't necessarily fall far, but still. And glue
deteriorates. Strong today, mush tomorrow. You'll be lying in
bed when you hear the first one fall. Consider that a cry for
help for the others.
Sandman:
Polyurethane glue creates a bond that is stronger than both the
wood and the plastic, though.
Do you know what those lens caps are made of? Most glues, including
what you used, will not adhere properly to certain types of plastic.
I've learned that the hard way, but my hard way did not involve many
thousands of dollars worth of lenses. I admit that it all looks
nice, and it's an interesting way to organize things, but I never
trust glue when its failure can cost lots of money. If you would
have run screws through the caps, you would at least have some
warning if the glue failed, but I understand that there might not
have been enough clearance between the lens and the screw.
The bottom shelf has screws as well, since the heaviest lenses hang from it.

Do you think that plastic rear lens cap is made to support the weight of
one of those big, heavy lenses? Even though the cap may be screwed and
glued to the shelf, that would not keep the cap from eventually breaking
from the weight of the lens. I wouldn't depend on a lightweight plastic
cap supporting the weight of one of my heavier lenses.

Good point.

Nearly all plastics (and wood) have a long-term strength which is only
a fraction (typically 10%~40%) of their short term strength. Cracks
will normally start to develop before the final failure.
--

Regards,

Eric Stevens

In article , PAS wrote:

Sandman:
The bottom shelf has screws as well, since the heaviest lenses
hang from it.

Do you think that plastic rear lens cap is made to support the
weight of one of those big, heavy lenses? Even though the cap may be
screwed and glued to the shelf, that would not keep the cap from
eventually breaking from the weight of the lens. I wouldn't depend
on a lightweight plastic cap supporting the weight of one of my
heavier lenses.

Well, to each his own. These caps are quite sturdy, and the only force when
hanging is down. Now, if they were mounted to stick out to the side, maybe I'd
agree with you, because that sideway pressure on only part of the plastic tabs
might make it break over time.

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Sandman