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    Waterhouse stops Dallmeyer 3B

    Hi,

    I made some waterhouse stops for my Dallmeyer 3B from stainless steel.

    One question left: is the edge of the hole straight or slanted/angled at the genuine waterhouse stops?

    Many thanks in advance.

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    Re: Waterhouse stops Dallmeyer 3B

    It can really be either. Leaving it straight will reduce the light transmission minutely because it will act as a slightly smaller hole.
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    Re: Waterhouse stops Dallmeyer 3B

    "angled".

    Note that the width of the slot on the 3B does differ for different vintages - so stops that fit one 3B ( and this is probably the case for the other A, B and D models) may not fit another one.
    While I'm on the subject of 3B's I have to report that there is another non standard thing - the thread connecting the outer and inner is sometimes of different diameter. Quite a difference, in fact.

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    Re: Waterhouse stops Dallmeyer 3B

    I just sold a original set. The border is sharp, as it should be in any stop. The original is made of brass 1.1mm thick.

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    Re: Waterhouse stops Dallmeyer 3B

    Ok, so I will make them angled. Thank you very much for your input.




    Quote Originally Posted by Steven Tribe View Post
    Note that the width of the slot on the 3B does differ for different vintages - so stops that fit one 3B ( and this is probably the case for the other A, B and D models) may not fit another one.
    I started with a drawing and scaled it up while printing it on paper. Then made some fine tuning until it fit well. It is literally customized to my lens.



    Then converting an AI-file to DXF for laser cutting the 1mm stainless steel. I know, brass looks better, but I hadn't had the choice of material.

    On 8x10 (or rather 18x24cm) I do wet plates only, so quite often I will use the lens wide open. However it is a good feeling to be in the position to stop down in case I want to.

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    Re: Waterhouse stops Dallmeyer 3B

    I would not mind posting the dimensions of the waterhouse stops for the kit but I have to ask the buyer for permission first.

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    Re: Waterhouse stops Dallmeyer 3B

    Mine are 86mm wide, 102mm high and 1mm thick.
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