Finding lenboards for a Kodak 2D

[BarryS]

Anyone know a good source for some lensboards and a Technika board adapter for my Kodak 2D? I found a guy on eBay and ordered some, but they never showed up and the guy wouldn't respond to repeated emails. He only responded after I filed a paypal dispute and still wouldn't give me any information and threatened to leave negative eBay feedback for me (!!). So I'm looking for a source of reasonably priced boards and adapters that look good and don't cost a fortune (it's a 2D, not an Ebony).

[Mark Sawyer]

If you get desparate, I could sell you a few blanks for cheap ($5 plus shipping), but you'd have to drill the lens hole yourself. I make mine of Pergo, a composite material with a simulated wood appearance that's used for flooring. Very stable, but tough on hole saws. I use a spiral bit in a drill press.

With a table saw, a trimmer/router, and a drill press, you can make your own pretty easily.

[Scott Davis]

Barry- If you have a single example, I can make some for you if you supply the wood.

[Jim Jones]

A 6x6 inch square of 1/4 thick plywood (or similar material) will serve as a basic lensboard. A square of adhesive backed foam from a hobby shop works well for the raised light trap on the back of the board.

[Steve Hamley]

Richard Ritter can make both.

http://www.lg4mat.net/

Steve

[BarryS]

Thanks for the offers and info. Unfortunately, I don't have any of those tools, Mark. Scott-- I may take you up on the offer if I can find some readily available mahogany or similar wood. I'd like to get something that looks a little nicer than plywood, since it's such a small amount of wood.

[Brian Ellis]

I've owned a 2D. Great camera. I'd have Richard Ritter make the adapter and not worry about getting 2D boards. While you're at it, have him put front tilt on your camera. He did that for about $250 for me and it was well worth the cost.

[Ken Lee]

Richard made a Technika adaptor for my 5x7 Kodak 2 D. Perfecto.

[Turner Reich]

Pay someone a hundred dollars to "machine" one for you or do it yourself for less than a buck. It's not rocket science, it's making two cuts and drilling one hole.

[Mark Sawyer]

Pay someone a hundred dollars to "machine" one for you or do it yourself for less than a buck. It's not rocket science, it's making two cuts and drilling one hole.

...unless you don't have the tools, which will set you back about $200.

Barry: Adapter boards are nice, but I suspect you'll eventually want a few full-sized boards too, for bigger lenses.