Mod a B&J back -> Deardorf Back

**RawheaD** · 16-Dec-2013, 19:33

Is this something that is possible/feasible? Specifically, I have a 8x10->5x7 reducing back for a Burke & James and would like to use it on a Deardorf that I should be receiving soon...

**Jim Jones** · 16-Dec-2013, 21:23

Certainly it is possible either by cutting down the B&J back if it is too large or fabricating an adaptor plate if it is too small.

**RawheaD** · 16-Dec-2013, 21:35

Of course... lol I guess the question really should have been like "has anyone done similar (or vice versa), and can tell me how difficult it would be?"

The Deardorf should be arriving later this week, so I guess I'll see then! Thanks!

**Tin Can** · 19-Dec-2013, 22:13

An art store or hobby shop can make things easy. Not sure on your necessary dimensions, but Dick Blick carries 12x12" plywood (not for aircraft use) in 6, 8, 10mm. I use these almost perfect sizes all the time for camera mods. You will also find lots of cool sticks. Get some Elmer's carpenter's glue anywhere. Look at the all the other great things that could be used to make cameras, like these for big backs. http://www.dickblick.com/products/bl...rtists-boards/

Take an hour and look at it all, really affordable pre made forms and tiny tools.

Don't forget the huge magic markers to make things black.

They carry YUPO.

**RawheaD** · 19-Dec-2013, 22:28

Originally Posted by Randy Moe

An art store or hobby shop can make things easy. Not sure on your necessary dimensions, but Dick Blick carries 12x12" plywood (not for aircraft use) in 6, 8, 10mm. I use these almost perfect sizes all the time for camera mods. You will also find lots of cool sticks. Get some Elmer's carpenter's glue anywhere. Look at the all the other great things that could be used to make cameras, like these for big backs. http://www.dickblick.com/products/bl...rtists-boards/

Take an hour and look at it all, really affordable pre made forms and tiny tools.

Don't forget the huge magic markers to make things black.

They carry YUPO.

Thanks buddy! Was actually thinking the same thing.

I just got the Deardorff today and I see that the outer frame of the reducing back needs to be about 1/8in larger on each side; the main (for the lack of a better phrase) "reducing part" of the back can simply be detached and reused, so I just need to make myself a slightly larger outer frame, install those studs to lock onto the locking mechanism, and I should be golden....

I'll scope out some materials tomorrow

Thanks!