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    how to remove the GG of a B&J 4x5 press camera?

    a friend is restoring a B&J 4x5 press camera and asked how to remove the GG for cleaning. i told him id ask the experts on LF forums.

    anyone have any experiance with this camera?

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    Re: how to remove the GG of a B&J 4x5 press camera?

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Ron View Post
    a friend is restoring a B&J 4x5 press camera and asked how to remove the GG for cleaning. i told him id ask the experts on LF forums.

    anyone have any experiance with this camera?
    Perhaps no one answered this because we cannot believe a 'restorer' cannot figure this out.

    I have one and just looked at it again.

    Use a screwdriver and remove springs, then more screws.

    Wash with dish soap, rinse and air dry. If it has a grid, be very gentle.

    Reverse procedure.

    I used to 'restore' Diesel Cummins Engines, their repair manuals were way more precise. No step ignored, each detailed with spec, pic and many words.

    Unfortunately, any camera manual is nowhere near that caliber.
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    Re: how to remove the GG of a B&J 4x5 press camera?

    Thanks for the tip, I'll pass it on to my friend.

    BTW I never said anyone was a "restorer" nor is this forum dedicated to pro restorers.

    I thought asking questions was the idea of this place. if everyone was as astute as you say, no one would ever ask anything.
    Sorry to bother anyone with such trivialities. I'll be sure not to ask simple questions next time.

    No wonder LF forums is so dead... everyone in here knows everything.

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    Re: how to remove the GG of a B&J 4x5 press camera?

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Ron View Post
    Thanks for the tip, I'll pass it on to my friend.

    BTW I never said anyone was a "restorer" nor is this forum dedicated to pro restorers.

    I thought asking questions was the idea of this place. if everyone was as astute as you say, no one would ever ask anything.
    Sorry to bother anyone with such trivialities. I'll be sure not to ask simple questions next time.

    No wonder LF forums is so dead... everyone in here knows everything.
    Since you have been a member here for 14 years you should know what happens!

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    Re: how to remove the GG of a B&J 4x5 press camera?

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Ron View Post
    Thanks for the tip, I'll pass it on to my friend.

    BTW I never said anyone was a "restorer" nor is this forum dedicated to pro restorers.

    I thought asking questions was the idea of this place. if everyone was as astute as you say, no one would ever ask anything.
    Sorry to bother anyone with such trivialities. I'll be sure not to ask simple questions next time.

    No wonder LF forums is so dead... everyone in here knows everything.
    Sorry I was trying to humorous!

    Next time I'll try to be very serious.

    Have you looked at the GG?
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    Re: how to remove the GG of a B&J 4x5 press camera?

    Oh yeah I know all about it.

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    Re: how to remove the GG of a B&J 4x5 press camera?

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Ron View Post
    Oh yeah I know all about it.
    You are a very angry Paul Ron.

    Post pics when you can.

    I am being serious.
    Last edited by Tin Can; 26-Sep-2018 at 18:04. Reason: Dyslexia issue Paul Ron sorry
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    Re: how to remove the GG of a B&J 4x5 press camera?

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Moe View Post
    Sorry I was trying to humorous!

    Next time I'll try to be very serious.

    Have you looked at the GG?
    I don't have access to the camera otherwise Id figure it out myself. My friend is way up in Canada, Im in NYC communicating via emails.

    Its his first 4x5 restoration he bought on a whim for $50 as a winter project. Seems its in pretty good condition except its been sitting around, leather trim peeling n GG is dirty otherwise in nice condition, no light leaks, he says.

    I have no experience with B&J.

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    Re: how to remove the GG of a B&J 4x5 press camera?

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Moe View Post
    You are a very angry Paul Ron.

    Post pics when you can.

    I am being serious.

    hahaha angry, NO. Its frustration.


    I linked this thread to my friend so he can get the instructions from you experts.

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    Re: how to remove the GG of a B&J 4x5 press camera?

    To remove just the ground glass, not the whole back panel, I think that I remember that you have to open the hood and remove 4? screws in the inside of the hood, on the metal frame that surrounds the GG, to which the hood is hinged.
    Thanks, but I'd rather just watch:
    Large format: http://flickr.com/michaeldarnton
    Mostly 35mm: http://flickr.com/mdarnton
    You want digital, color, etc?: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stradofear

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