A small part for a big stand. The Century Studio 10A Semi-Centennial Studio Stand.

[Niner7tango]

I think it was something like this. I had a link in my earlier post but here's an attachment of different materials post caps in 4x4. I believe they simply sit on the top of the post.

How ironic. I was at both Home Depot and Lowe's for a project when I asked each what they may have in post caps. Home Depot looked at me with a blank face but the Lowe's girl walk me over to post caps. I had the original with me and my Xoom tablet (better than the I-Pad) with photos of Century Studio 10A camera. I saw the caps you posted but they are too big in footprint and this is all they had.

I just receive an email from the Sign Bracket Store and they sent a photo of the interior of their cast iron cap and dimensions. Just a little too large but close. Below are shots of my original cap, plus the SBS cap (rust colored one). I'm still kicking around the idea of casting one but it's a two part mold based on the original and I just haven't done that in such a long time. Where's Bogart and the African Queen when you really need him....lol.

Thank you gang for the efforts


Ron



The original is cast iron with a "O" for ID (2 7/8"+) inside. It's 3 1/16" x 3 1/16" OD by about 7/8" tall.

[charleymeyer]

Thanks for starting this post, I'm missing both stand caps (previous owner, a portrait studio photographer had misplaced them, but did find a 405mm Portrait Ektar which he included). I've refurbished and refinished both the camera and stand and checked all the hardware stores to no avail for caps that would fit. There must be someone out there who could replicate these - at least you have one for a master.

Charley

[E. von Hoegh]

Thanks for starting this post, I'm missing both stand caps (previous owner, a portrait studio photographer had misplaced them, but did find a 405mm Portrait Ektar which he included). I've refurbished and refinished both the camera and stand and checked all the hardware stores to no avail for caps that would fit. There must be someone out there who could replicate these - at least you have one for a master.

Charley

If you have the ability to cast iron, it's pretty simple.

[Henry Ambrose]

Look through this site:

http://www.kingmetals.com/

[Harold_4074]

It seems that the likelihood of finding a fence post cap with the right appearance and dimensions is fairly low, since the stand posts are not conventional lumber dimensions.

If reproduction by casting is not an option, it should be possible for a reasonably skilled welder to make a very good imitation from a few pieces of sheet steel. The trickiest part would be the peak of the pyramid, but this is drilled and countersunk for the attachment screw so it doesn't have to be perfect. A little body-repair putty followed by some sloppily applied black paint could match appearance of the caps on my stand quite well!

[charleymeyer]

Thanks for the link Henry, I did find a close fit tho not pyramidal, sorta domed - product# 16-808 (King Metals http://www.kingmetals.com/). The 3" is slightly large (my posts are ~2 7/8") but thin shims and a little paint they would at least cover the raw ends of the posts. They are steel but are only .74 cents each and would serve until something better shows up. I've inquired several forum members about the original caps - they seem to be as rare as hen's teeth. Charley

[Niner7tango]

=charleymeyer;923402]Thanks for the link Henry, I did find a close fit tho not pyramidal, sorta domed - product# 16-808 (King Metals http://www.kingmetals.com/). The 3" is slightly large (my posts are ~2 7/8") but thin shims and a little paint they would at least cover the raw ends of the posts. They are steel but are only .74 cents each and would serve until something better shows up. I've inquired several forum members about the original caps - they seem to be as rare as hen's teeth. Charley

I asked Ironworks via email with photos of my one original if they can reproduce this cast. Below is part of my email to ironworks.

The first photo is King metals press steel cap, the second and third my original and the forth from signs and brackets (shot from bottom). Hey wait! Is that a hen on my front lawn....does it have teeth?

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Hello Ironworks,

Nice and fun web site you have.

This is a long shot, but I thought heck, he knows his stuff. A gentleman I use to know; my grandfather, is long gone and he was a foundry guy for GE's locomotive division. He taught me as a child how to mold and pour things from lead sinkers for fishing to bearings for my go cart. Enough of history, here's my problem.

I have an antique camera called the Century Studio 10A which was built in 1909. Below is a picture for you. The problem I have is with the cameras stand. The stand has two cast iron finials on its wood pillars. One is missing and I've search high and low through the internet and associates without success. Try this link for a history on my quest.
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...l-Studio-Stand

You see the two black caps? They are cast iron.

I don't feel I can build a mold or pour anymore. My life with cancer takes it toll on what I can do. Do you think or know anyone that might be able to create a identical twin of the pyramidal cap from my original?

It's cast with the letter "O" for ID (2 7/8"+) inside. It's 3 1/16" x 3 1/16" OD by about 7/8" tall.

I'd welcome and guidance or input. Funny, I still have my first casting of a screwdriver handle. It's 40 years old.

Regards,

Ron

Ronald Robert Fichthorn
427 Woodlawn Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
740-439-2561 - CELL: 740-584-0722

Here are links to me:

www.thereallybigc.com - - Brain Cancer Testimonials -

[charleymeyer]

Hi Ron, thanks to Henry's suggestion I just received my post caps order from King Metals and I'm happy with them. At 74 cents each plus $11.57 shipping (UPS 2 day, they didn't specify how it would be shipped). They will require a light filing on bottom edge, some thin shims and paint. The sides taper slightly inward being .026" larger at the shoulder than my post, the base is slightly more than 3". This is the closest fit I could have expected from all that I've seen. Charley