11x14 camera build attempt - Questions

**Pali K** · 22-Dec-2015, 17:25

Getting closer...

**Fr. Mark** · 23-Dec-2015, 17:27

I am really enjoying watching this come together!

**Greg** · 23-Dec-2015, 17:31

Also thanks for posting progress.
Greg

**Stephen Thomason** · 23-Dec-2015, 18:52

Wow. That looks great. I'm subscribing to this thread.

**Pali K** · 23-Dec-2015, 22:04

Thank you everyone! I am super excited at this stage and my goal is to make some negatives before new years - I think I can make it.

I spent all day yesterday and today on the final parts that needed to be machined for the camera. They are all DONE! Now, it's time for the remaining assembly which I will likely start in 2 days to let the freshly glued bellows frames sit for 2 days. Also need to break away to enjoy the holiday.

I will have some exciting pictures and information on final specs to go along very soon

**Pali K** · 26-Dec-2015, 21:36

Looks like I pulled this off!

**Craig Roberts** · 26-Dec-2015, 21:46

Nice work.

**Pali K** · 26-Dec-2015, 21:48

The camera feels super solid. Time for final clean up, coating with bees wax, light checks, finalize locking bolts and misc hardware, and then make some negatives!

Camera Specs:

Full movements front and rear.
Total Weight: 26.4 Pounds. I plan to machine out extra wood and replace steel bolts with aluminum. Hoping that that the final weight will be around 20-22 pounds.
Bellows: ~100 - 1100 mm

I really can't believe that I was able to pull this off. I am beyond excited! Thank you to everyone who guided me through the process - I truly appreciate it. Will keep posting progress photos until this is fully ready.

Regards, Pali