Looking for someone who makes Busch Pressman boards

**dimento** · 21-Oct-2015, 04:24

Found a guy maybe 8 years ago who made Busch Pressman boards at a reasonable price but various house moves, computer meltdowns etc mean I no longer have his details or even name
if anyone can point me towards someone who can make the boards that would be much appreciated.

Before anyone tells me how easy they are to make, I have zero metal work skills.

Thanks

D

**Jim Noel** · 21-Oct-2015, 09:30

How about your woodworking skills. They can be made from firewall plywood available at model stores.

**Jim C.** · 21-Oct-2015, 09:44

Originally Posted by Jim Noel

How about your woodworking skills. They can be made from firewall plywood available at model stores.

Maybe it could be wood, Busch Pressman boards have a tang inside that a thumb screw engages to hold it in.
Very unlike most lens board designs.

**Old-N-Feeble** · 21-Oct-2015, 09:48

D... I posted in your WTB thread.

**dimento** · 21-Oct-2015, 09:56

Originally Posted by Jim C.

Maybe it could be wood, Busch Pressman boards have a tang inside that a thumb screw engages to hold it in.
Very unlike most lens board designs.

thanks for the suggestion guys, but I have no such skills, nor do I have the time or inclination to learn, looking for a ready-made solution, thanks, D

**leighmarrin** · 21-Oct-2015, 12:22

There is currently a 4x5 Busch used lensboard with a 34.5mm hole on US eBay, from seller "mplspeddler".

**dimento** · 22-Oct-2015, 01:14

Originally Posted by leighmarrin

There is currently a 4x5 Busch used lensboard with a 34.5mm hole on US eBay, from seller "mplspeddler".

thanks so much for the heads up, none earlier yesterday, now 2-3.... cheers, D

**dimento** · 23-Oct-2015, 08:40

Trawling through the archives I came across the name Gary Deal, in Kansas, who used to make Busch lensboards, does anyone know him or have contact details, thanks in advance, Damian

**leighmarrin** · 24-Oct-2015, 20:28

Midwest Photo Exchange lists Busch lens boards for about $40. http://mpex.com/busch-0-4x5-lens-board.html I don't know about Gary Deal..

**dimento** · 25-Oct-2015, 00:51

Originally Posted by leighmarrin

Midwest Photo Exchange lists Busch lens boards for about $40. http://mpex.com/busch-0-4x5-lens-board.html I don't know about Gary Deal..

Thanks , I knew about MPEX, but at $45 for shipping it makes it very expensive. I'm talking to a member here who may be shipping one to me which would lower the cost. I did find a guy a guy who used to sell them but he was looking for $60 for one. It would be cheaper to get a few hours of metal work tuition. Cheers, D