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langleycello · Joined: 13 Sep 2023 Posts: 3 Location: Melbourne

Greetings,

I am in Australia and picked up an incomplete 4x5 Auto Graflex which I would like to restore.

Unfortunately, it is missing the front door which also supports the front standard rails. This means that the focus rod is also missing but the rear focus can sort of work. I just wonder if somebody maybe able to supply some close up pics of the hinges used and the basic dimensions of the front board so I can try and have these parts recreated. My aim isn’t necessarily authenticity, but rather a camera which I can enjoy using.

Alternately, if I can seek out a replacement front panel from a donor camera, this maybe another option, although I’m mindful of expensive shipping to Aus.

Thanks you for any consideration of my query.

Stephen[/img]

langleycello · Joined: 13 Sep 2023 Posts: 3 Location: Melbourne

Here are a couple of pics of this sad old beast which I’d like to resurrect..

[img] https://flic.kr/p/2s2tUVD
[/img] https://flic.kr/p/2s2tUX7

langleycello · Joined: 13 Sep 2023 Posts: 3 Location: Melbourne

I made a short video re the latest chapter in my journey and would value any thoughts in particular about adjusting the shutter curtain so it fully closes when the shutter (mirror) releases.presently it seems to drop further when the mirror is reset

Any possibility re parts would also be greatly appreciated.

Here is the unlisted YT vid

https://youtu.be/hDgzgPwhnxE?si=DF44o6PPOK4eQOMy

Thanks for any consideration

Stephen