I snapped the dial steel cable on my Beseler DG-1.
Problem 1: I contacted KHB Photografix and they never stocked replacement cables. What can I use for replacement? I've contemplated on guitar strings, fishing line, and copper wire but would like to prevent it from snapping again. I'm not sure how much tension these cables are suppose to hold. (I'm thinking of old radio tuner cable/pulley systems.)
Problem 2: I checked my manual and it doesn't have a diagram of the pulley system. Also, KHB does not have a repair manual for this color head. Anyone have a diagram available?
I sent a message to the Beseler factory for assistance on parts replacement and a routing diagram - no word yet. What's interesting is that their website doesn't seem to have any information on the DG-1 Color Head.
I'm contemplating on getting another head on e bay and giving this one up for "ghost"; but this color head is 99% use-able and spending a few bucks for home repair instead of a $100 for a replacement or the cost of having someone repair it makes the wife happy.
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