Remount lens - reasonable to do myself?

**Alan Davenport** · 11-Jul-2010, 14:35

Always keep in mind, large format cameras use 100 year old technology. Ain't no rocket science involved. Just make the parts fit together and don't strip the threads.

**BrianShaw** · 11-Jul-2010, 15:07

Originally Posted by Dan Fromm

Wrong, Ash, Pacemaker Graphics and the Super Graphic have metal boards. A wood board won't fit their front standards' light trap.

Dan, I didn't believe it at first either (I totally failed to remember seeing this thread when it first appeared) but take a look at this... a wood board on a SuperGraphic: http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ad.php?t=24287

**Ash** · 11-Jul-2010, 15:15

Dan, I was going to stand corrected, but I think I'll remain seated

Originally Posted by BrianShaw

I totally failed to remember seeing this thread when it first appeared

Originally Posted by BrianShaw

I bought one of "that guy's" boards for my Anniversary Graphic not long ago. It is inexpensive and good-enough made... but yours is PRETTY! Nice work!

**BrianShaw** · 11-Jul-2010, 15:22

I'd be embarassed, but forgetting things that happened in the past is starting to happen so frequently that I forget to get embarassed.

**Ash** · 12-Jul-2010, 01:05

I'm still young enough to be forgiven for not knowing I ought to be embarrassed

**gdi** · 12-Jul-2010, 03:44

Thanks again to all.

Dan - you are right that my old Symmar is not the greatest lens ever. But the Ektar shutter needs an overhaul and the Symmar shutter works beautifully. And yes I think it will provide better coverage.

I MAY try to get the Ektar's Synchro Compur cleaned up myself, then I could use it as well - the Super has the right RF cam for it and it is on the correct electronic shutter connect board. I could save the Symmar for those time I want a long soft focal length or movements!

I have a router I could try my hand at making a board as well, but I think finding some nice flat cherry wood would be expensive! Scott's boards look like a great deal.