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Speed Graphic spring back

 
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andesm



Joined: 12 Oct 2004
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 11:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just received my "New" Speed Graphic with a broken ground glass. It has a Graphic spring back and I ordered new ground glass from Satin Snow Glass.

Do I need anything else and how does the glass fit into the back?
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45PSS



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 14, 2004 1:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

With a spring back it is doubtful you will have an ektalite screen as well as the ground glass. With the focus hood opened or removed if it is the clip in type, remove the screws holding the clips on each side of the ground glass, remove the old pieces, clean the edge of the frame, and place the new glass in frosted or etched side facing the front of the camera (lens) and reinstall the clips being careful when tighting the screws. Place equal pressure on each screw on both sides, once the slack is gone, and continue tighting 1/2 turn per screw until the glass is just held firmly.

The Top Rangefinder Service manual is downloadable from: http://www.southbristolviews.com/
There is very minor differences of camera basics between side RF, Top RF, and the various backs mounting and ground glass.
Charles

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[ This Message was edited by: 45PSS on 2004-10-13 18:20 ]
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