Large Format Backs - New tutorial article

[Ralph Barker]

The Toyo revolving 4x5 back has a single lever on one side to ease opening the back, instead of a full bail, whereas the "reversing" back lacks the lever. The 8x10 Toyo back has levers on both sides. I can send you photos if you'd like, Doug.

Then, there are the backs that are held on with bailing wire. But, within this context, that's probably an anti-bail.

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Ralph,

The Toyo revolving 4x5 back has a single lever on one side to ease opening the back, instead of a full bail, whereas the "reversing" back lacks the lever. The 8x10 Toyo back has levers on both sides. I can send you photos if you'd like, Doug.

Yes, that would be very nice. My e-mail is:

doug.kerr@att.net

Then, there are the backs that are held on with bailing wire. But, within this context, that's probably an anti-bail.

Indeed!

Thanks so much for the info.

Best regards,

Doug

[TEASER]

Hi, Henry,



Is that the "9-point international scale" or the "open-ended international scale"?

In any case, I'll take it.

I need to tell you a story about my pocket protector. When I had my first date with my bride, Carla, (we had both been widowed, and had met at church), I decided I had better not wear my famous pocket protector (which held ball-point pens of three different colors - two blacks, in case somebody asked to borrow one - an 0.5 mm drafting pencil, a small felt-tipped pen, and a small flashlight), as it might look "too geeky"', so I just put one pen in my shirt pocket.

Partway through dinner, Carla said, "Where is your pack of pens?" I told her why it wasn't there. She said, "Well, without it, it's just not you!"

A week later, we were engaged!



Thanks a lot. Hope you find some of it useful.

Best regards,

Doug

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[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Teaser,

I looked at the site for 30 secs and Rate it a 10 on the TEASER Scale.

Well, if I didn't know your nom de guerre, I would find that a bit pejorative, but since I do, I'm proud to receive that rating. Thanks.

Best regards,

Doug