DIY Wooden Studio Stand?

[pound]

As per my earlier post, I just obtained a Century 10A studio camera. A Century Semi-Centennial Stand or similar would be ideal but I have not found anyone who is willing to dismantle one and ship to me.

Has anyone built a DIY studio stand that can support a Century 10A studio camera or similar? It should always be able to move the camera bed platform up and down and tilt.

[lenser]

There is a good chance that you can find schematics of the original design on the US Patten office web site. Once you have those, you should be able to figure out what modifications you would need in order to make the stand for yourself.

[Tin Can]

I have no idea how to build one yet.

But I am with you. I just bought Century Tailboard and it needs a stand also.

So let's see what we can do!

[MrFujicaman]

Back in the 1970's, Petersen's Photographic had two books called "Photo Equipment You Can Make". The first volume had plans for a studio camera stand that was very heavily built. If you want a copy of the plans, PM with a mailing address and I'll copy the plans for you

[pound]

thank you MrFujicaman. U have PM :)
I found a set of photos from someone doing a semi-centennial stand restoration. Here is one of them. Is the kong pinion shaft with the brake a commercially available part?
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7283/9132147306_954bf31ffc_s.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/eUYDeC)No 1A CENTURY - SEMI CENTENNIAL STAND DURING RESTORATION (https://flic.kr/p/eUYDeC) by Primo Iglesias (https://www.flickr.com/people/30411461@N05/), on Flickr

[Jac@stafford.net]

As per my earlier post, I just obtained a Century 10A studio camera. A Century Semi-Centennial Stand or similar would be ideal but I have not found anyone who is willing to dismantle one and ship to me.

I've cooperated with two people who were reluctant to ship their 10A studio stands, and it worked out well in the end. I suggested that they contract a local shipper who would come to their home or place of business, dismantle the stand and ship it. Both stands came through delivery perfectly, and assembly was trivial. Maybe that would work for you, too.

And I built most of one from oak, but did not complete it because I got the two original stands. The parts except for the cast iron carriage are all standard American parts available today - but the crank wheels I found look different. See another recent post to find the cast iron 3" square finials.

Note that I did not even try to replicate the original. There are just too many better modern parts available.
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[pound]

I've cooperated with two people who were reluctant to ship their 10A studio stands, and it worked out well in the end. I suggested that they contract a local shipper who would come to their home or place of business, dismantle the stand and ship it. .
Maybe I will try that too when the next stand come up for sale. As i am in Singapore, I will need to have it shipped to Portland where a shipping agent will shipped it back to me via sea.

Standard American parts still available today.. that is nice to know. what keywords should I look for ? I try "rack & pinion" and the search came up with lots of car steering rack and pinion mechanism.

[Steven Tribe]

Now the Century bi-post studio stand is a wonderful thing! Unlike the European look-alikes, which also have 2 posts and a platform, it is very easy to dismantle and ship in a flat package. These European versions have a solid wood base section.

There are parts of the Century stand which can be made as DIY projects, but the real problem would be around the up/down track and the very heavy springs giving resistance to movements. They are not as heavy duty as springs in the automotive industry - but still pretty impressive. I note that you need these up and down movements, so if you really have expertise/access to experts, you might think about about an hydraulic solution. This could be something like the 2 shock absorbers used to stabilise lifting the rear tailgate? of estate cars.

But organising a shipment is by far the best solution!

[pound]

There is a good chance that you can find schematics of the original design on the US Patten office web site. Once you have those, you should be able to figure out what modifications you would need in order to make the stand for yourself.
Thanks for the idea. I have found 2 of of the patents here (https://www.google.com/patents/US423551?dq=camera+stand+wood&hl=en&sa=X&ei=GvxOVJyEIsOMmwWgyIHQAg&ved=0CE4Q6AEwBw) and here (https://www.google.com/patents/US419006?dq=ininventor:%22Edwin+C.+Fisher%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=zlpPVKrfM4S7mAXFgIGQBA&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAg). Interesting read although there are differences between the Semi-Centennial stand design and what is stated in the patents.

[pound]

But organising a shipment is by far the best solution!
I agree !
But meanwhile I will keep exploring the DIY options. Maybe this scissor jack solution maybe the way to go to lift the camera up and down :

http://youtu.be/LKUVgv_iLtM

[Tin Can]

I have seen those scissor jack tables on wood shop tables.

Now we need 3 legged as it moves better and is self-leveling.

And tilt.

I like that the video has a speed handle attached to the bench for emergencies.

[HMG]

My first question is whether you're trying to approximate the aesthetics of the original. I.E. a purely functional stand or one that looks nice.

There may be a number of ways to accomplish the up/down movement, but many won't provide the level of stability needed.

[Tin Can]

I prefer function.

OP may have own ideas.

[pound]

i prefer function too but I also want to take into account of the ease of obtaining the parts. I also believe what another user,Jac@stafford.net has said, there should be better modern parts. Just like in recent years we seen the focusing on field cameras like Chamonix cameras using more modern industrial automation parts for their focusing function.

[Jac@stafford.net]

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Now we need 3 legged as it moves better and is self-leveling.

Indeed, but I do not understand the reference to self leveling.

Larger than the original iron wheels would be good.

The original axial spring to regulate lowering the camera platform while also assisting its rise remains a challenge. Counter weights require too much space.

[Tin Can]

OK, wrong on 'self-leveling'.

How about, 'non-rocking'?

[Jac@stafford.net]

OK, wrong on 'self-leveling'.

How about, 'non-rocking'?

That works!

[Primo I.]

thank you MrFujicaman. U have PM :)
I found a set of photos from someone doing a semi-centennial stand restoration. Here is one of them. Is the kong pinion shaft with the brake a commercially available part?
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7283/9132147306_954bf31ffc_s.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/eUYDeC)No 1A CENTURY - SEMI CENTENNIAL STAND DURING RESTORATION (https://flic.kr/p/eUYDeC) by Primo Iglesias (https://www.flickr.com/people/30411461@N05/), on Flickr
Hi! I figured i should reply to this since that's the semi-centennial stand I restored.
My advice don't give up searching for one. I looked around (I was diligent) for the better part of two (2) years and low and behold I was driving through town on my way to the post office why the town was having their annual garage sale day, i saw from about 200 feet the two post and I could not believe my eyes. As I approached the merchant, I asked if it was still for sale, he responded with, yes, it is! Do you know what this thing is? I said yes, hold it while I find a parking spot and would be right back.
When I approached the merchant I told him what it was, what it was used for and what he wanted for it. Now mind you, it was in terrible weathered condition. It seems it was left in a barn for the better part of 60 years (take a look at the pre and post restoration photos on my FLICKR. He said what would I offer him, I told him that in its condition I would give him $80 to $100.00 but since I wasn't working I could only offer $50.00. He asked for $75.00 and I told him the most I could do is $60.00 and the deal was done.
It took me two weeks and lots of man hours to bring it back to working condition. Only one piece was missing which is the wooden handle to crank up the stand platform, but that was (I just recently got the replace wooden handle, an original) it, everything else was in perfect condition after the clean up, rust removal and sanding. The wooden post were immaculate. This is the easiest stand to take apart and it does not take to much space if boxed correctly for shipping. It will weight though, its not plastic (LOL!)

My point is, if you want it bad enough, look at every possible auction site, penny saver, Craigslist, eBay and do this religiously every day, it will turn up and I would rather have the original than having to make my own. Then again, that's just my opinion. I know the passion we feel when we see these stands, they are just amazing, even to this day I think they are better than anything else out there. If you have any questions regarding the restoration, please ask. I do have if anyone is interested, a original Folmer & Graflex Laboratory stand. They were made for the Navy and defense contractors back in the day. I got it when I purchased a Deardorff Commercial Studio Camera from a former Grumman employee. It was one of four Deardorff ordered for Grumman. You can see that restoration on my FLICKR page as well. Here is a link to my page:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ficionado/sets/72157634310408717/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ficionado/sets/72157638395198356/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ficionado/sets/72157638397738335/

Good luck.

[Tin Can]

I didn't see the Folmer & Graflex Laboratory stand' on Flickr.

Was it there?

I have my SC11 at full rack tonight checking out 1-1 with 900 mm lens. First look see at this.

[pound]

Hi Primo, thank you for sharing your story on how you get that stand. it is a very good price you got it for. Thanks for shraing the photos. It is the most complete set of photos I can find of the stand in its dismantled form.

Things are a bit complicated for me as I am in Singapore. I am not sure is there such stand in Singapore in the first place. So i guess the best bet is to look for one in US and try to ship it over. I will have find a seller who is willing to ship it to my shipper in Portland and then from there it will take a slow sea journey back to Singapore. I am estimating I will need to spend a few hundreds just on shipping cost alone. That is fine if I can find a stand at a good price :)

[plaubel]

Today I started building a simple wooden stand for my 12x16".

I will use a simple construction for camera tilt at first, because I want to use the camera soon :-)

I only use two bars and some wholes in the wood.

This was my first version, with only one bar :

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/standvrxl9cp8eu.jpg (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)

But now, I decided to use two bars:

http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/stand2q26sckvter.jpg (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)

One bar is fixed at ground of the camera, onto the other bar the camera lies down without fixing.

For tilting, I have to change the wholes for the bar.
It totally will take 3-4 hours to construct .
Later, I will use a better construction.

Cheers,
Ritchie

[Primo I.]

I didn't see the Folmer & Graflex Laboratory stand' on Flickr.

Was it there?

I have my SC11 at full rack tonight checking out 1-1 with 900 mm lens. First look see at this.

Hi Randy, your right, i never uploaded those pictures. I just created an album titled, "FOLMER GRAFLEX STAND" on my FLICKR page so you can check out the stand. I also included a photocopy of the CENTURY STAND CATALOG that will list all the parts to the actual stand if anyone is interested.
If you know anyone interested in the stand, let me know. I really do not have any use for it at this point in time and it does take up a little bit of space that I can use right now. LOL!

[Primo I.]

Hi Primo, thank you for sharing your story on how you get that stand. it is a very good price you got it for. Thanks for shraing the photos. It is the most complete set of photos I can find of the stand in its dismantled form.

Things are a bit complicated for me as I am in Singapore. I am not sure is there such stand in Singapore in the first place. So i guess the best bet is to look for one in US and try to ship it over. I will have find a seller who is willing to ship it to my shipper in Portland and then from there it will take a slow sea journey back to Singapore. I am estimating I will need to spend a few hundreds just on shipping cost alone. That is fine if I can find a stand at a good price :)

I can only imagine. I will keep an eye out for one and let you know what i come up with. I've seen at least 4 or 5 in the last couple of years since I purchased mine. I just uploaded a copy of the original century catalog that will list all the pieces of the stand if your interested in it. Here is the link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ficionado/sets/72157646953757683/

[Primo I.]

I didn't see the Folmer & Graflex Laboratory stand' on Flickr.

Was it there?

I have my SC11 at full rack tonight checking out 1-1 with 900 mm lens. First look see at this.

Sorry, I forgot the link! Here it is: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ficionado/sets/72157646953757683/

[Tin Can]

Sorry, I forgot the link! Here it is: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ficionado/sets/72157646953757683/

I have admired F&G Lab Stand. Very pretty and almost useful. :) Glad it's not closer. One the catalog page I have the Deardorff SC11 and BiPost. It allows for more camera positions, but most of the time I use it dead level...

Thanks for the look see.

[mdarnton]

Currently on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ansco-Studio-Camera-Stand-/291293665716

[ScottPhotoCo]

125020125021

I have this sitting in my garage right now and I'd let it go for a fair price if someone could arrange pick-up and their own shipping.

Tim
www.ScottPhoto.co

[pound]

Today I started building a simple wooden stand for my 12x16".

I will use a simple construction for camera tilt at first, because I want to use the camera soon :-)
Cheers,
Ritchie
I like the simple tilt function. Do post the photos of the stand here once you are done with it.

[pound]

I can only imagine. I will keep an eye out for one and let you know what i come up with. I've seen at least 4 or 5 in the last couple of years since I purchased mine. I just uploaded a copy of the original century catalog that will list all the pieces of the stand if your interested in it. Here is the link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ficionado/sets/72157646953757683/

that would be most kind of you. I am not sure what would be price range like just for the stand these days but letme know if you come across any.

[plaubel]

I like the simple tilt function. Do post the photos of the stand here once you are done with it.

I want to finish this week, and then I will post some pictures.

Ritchie

[Peter De Smidt]

I'm watching this thread with interest. I have one of the bi-post stands for a Century No.9 8x10, but it needs a little care. The platform needs to be redone, and for some reason the tilt wasn't moving smoothly. Hopefully, I'll have time this winter.

[pound]

125020125021

I have this sitting in my garage right now and I'd let it go for a fair price if someone could arrange pick-up and their own shipping.

Tim
www.ScottPhoto.co

wow if you have an extra Semi-Centennial Stand, please let me know :)

[Tin Can]

125020125021

I have this sitting in my garage right now and I'd let it go for a fair price if someone could arrange pick-up and their own shipping.

Tim
www.ScottPhoto.co

Too bad it is 2000 miles away.

I would MAKE room for that!

[pound]

Too bad it is 2000 miles away.

I would MAKE room for that!

Randy, it is just 2000 miles. You can do it. Speaking from 9000+ miles away

[Michael Cienfuegos]

Too bad it is 2000 miles away.

I would MAKE room for that!

Randy, I figure that a man of your talents could probably make one, but I'm sure that your limited workspace prevents you from doing so. The weather is going to deteriorate so that you won't be able to work outdoors for the next five or six months. :(


m

[Tin Can]

Randy, it is just 2000 miles. You can do it. Speaking from 9000+ miles away

I sold my big Ford van so I would never again pick up more giant photographic things. Nobody expected a Conversion E150 to swallow an entire 10 foot stainless steel sink, but it did, with the doors forced closed!

Now I only have a motorcycle and can carry 5x7 or smaller camera.

[Tin Can]

Randy, I figure that a man of your talents could probably make one, but I'm sure that your limited workspace prevents you from doing so. The weather is going to deteriorate so that you won't be able to work outdoors for the next five or six months. :(


m

Almost always cheaper to buy than make, especially fine furniture cameras and stands.

I have building shop space, but somebody always spray paints and messes good things up.

And I do yell at them and tell them they are ruining their lungs and everything in the room, but they are 'ARTISTS' and care nothing for tomorrow.

[plaubel]

Here is my quick solution :

http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/stand1m975wnyj0s.jpg (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)

http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/stand36hksiurd54.jpg (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)

No, not perfect, but it seems to work.

Cheers,
Ritchie

[Tin Can]

I like it. I guess one person can move a heavy camera step by step up and dowel?

I never would have dreamed up that design.

Thanks for sharing.

[plaubel]

I like it. I guess one person can move a heavy camera step by step up and dowel?



Thanks, Randy.

Yes, one person is enough, because the cam doesn't weight much, maybe around 15 Kg.
Lifting one side feels like lifting around 3 Kg.

But at next, I have to lock the camera at the front copperbar, to avoid accident caused by gravitation.

If it becomes too much work in practice, I can redesign ; only time is the biggest problem, thisadays.
But the important thing is, that I can use the camera now with a little bit of comfort.
She has no ability to fix a tripod, so I had to build something...

Cheers,
Ritchie

[Jac@stafford.net]

[...]
But at next, I have to lock the camera at the front copperbar, to avoid accident caused by gravitation.[...]

How about making a wooden platform that attaches to the camera. It can be held to the bottom of the camera rails by many means, then add squared detents to the bottom of the platform which fit 1/2 a rod's depth to discourage quick motion and movement while in position.

(Your camera could use such a platform in any event. Perhaps add a couple of tripod holes four future use using T-nuts (http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/008236/008236709339lg.jpg) from the camera side, top of plate.)

[plaubel]

Not sure, if my translation and understanding is correct...

Wooden plattform seems to be a great idea, but i fear, that the camera construction itself is some difficult for using a total plattform.

One part of the camera moves, until the other part stands still.
With total movement, the complete camera has a length of nearly 120cm ; so it must become shiftable, forwards and backwards, each side 60cm from the middle of the stand.

Another small problem is:
If the camera stands horizontal, the distance between the copper is nearly 40cm. Not much, I know. But there wasn't other wood for the stand available.

If it is diagonal, this distance will grow up, it may become 50cm ore more.
That's the reason why I have to fix only one side of the camera, in my case the front, because I want the back moving instead of the front, while focusing.

I probably will use only small wood peaces and something to lock.

Cheers,
Ritchie

[Michael Cienfuegos]

I like it. I guess one person can move a heavy camera step by step up and dowel?

I never would have dreamed up that design.

Thanks for sharing.

when working in a power plant, the riggers used a jacking frame to lift up the reactor and steam generators one link at a time. Pretty cool. The Egyptians used the same method to build the pyramids.

m

[pound]

Not sure, if my translation and understanding is correct...

Wooden plattform seems to be a great idea, but i fear, that the camera construction itself is some difficult for using a total plattform.

One part of the camera moves, until the other part stands still....

Cheers,
Ritchie

thank you for sharing your designs and photos. I may borrow your idea. I am sure we can make improvements to this design but it is certainly a good start. I suppose if i need to move the camera down a few slots, I will first move the back down a few slots followed by the front? Or do i remove the camera and shift the 2 copper rods before moving the camera back?

[plaubel]

Feel free to use and to improve this thing.
Of cause, a lot of improvement is able there, but for me the important thing was the quick time of realization.

I don't know about the possibilities of your camera, maybe you can find a better solution.

Yes, the idea is a the step- by- step solution for moving up and down, and the ability for non-horizontal position.
No interest in removing the whole camera :-)

Front wheels only move in forward/backward direction, the rear wheels are able do describe circles.
So, I hope for better stability during driving around my apartment.

A little break for park and shoot seems to be necessary, too.
Perhaps I will use a screw and a piece of wood, wheeling up and down for lifting the rear wheels from the ground.

Oh, and there is a need for distancing the camera from the sides of the wooden stand, so I only will lock some other wood at the camera, filling the distances.

Cheers,
Ritchie

[pound]

found some pictures and text explaining a few vintage tripod stand design : http://www.gutenberg.org/files/42982/42982-h/42982-h.htm#CAMERA_STANDS

[Tin Can]

found some pictures and text explaining a few vintage tripod stand design : http://www.gutenberg.org/files/42982/42982-h/42982-h.htm#CAMERA_STANDS

Wonderful free book, written in modern english with great advice and methods right off the bat. I am just into the first few pages on dry glass plates and I am really excited.

I was looking for just this info!

Thanks for the link!

[Tin Can]

I just skimmed 500 pages of this 1887 book. I sure wish I had this book 3 years ago as it would have saved me endless hours deducing what is plainly represented.

This book link should get a sticky or high place in the forum/

Pound I suggest you submit this link to the MODs for easier access.

So very informative on every aspect of LF photography!

[pound]

Ok i will start a thread on historical books under the Resource section. There are quite a few 19th century photography manuals which you can download freely from a few sites. This is one of them, a 800+pages book : https://archive.org/details/bookofphotograph00hasl

If available as a PDF, i will usually download and keep it as a local copy for future references.

[Tin Can]

Ok i will start a thread on historical books under the Resource section. There are quite a few 19th century photography manuals which you can download freely from a few sites. This is one of them, a 800+pages book : https://archive.org/details/bookofphotograph00hasl

If available as a PDF, i will usually download and keep it as a local copy for future references.

Great! And thanks again. This book should be required reading for photography students. Very well written with great 'cuts' which are wood cuts of drawings I presume.

Now I must get back to my Dark Chamber. LOL

:) :) :)

[mdarnton]

I think if I were needing a studio stand, the one I'd want is the first one, with a pair of levers doing all the work. What a clever and simple design, easy for a woodworker to build

[Tin Can]

I had the TableTop design which was a little newer than the one in the book. I needed space and I needed heavier duty. It sold easily.

Now I want a street setup so I can take my Century Tailboard up on The 606 (http://the606.org/) next summer when it opens. It will have to be a walking cart or bicycle based to be allowed on it.

[pound]

ok i have post a thread (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?118114-Photography-Manuals-from-the-Archives&p=1191016#post1191016)in the resources section on old photography manuals. No 5 in the list will appeal very much to the DIYers

[Tim Meisburger]

Okay. I just read through this thread and looked as well at the stands referenced on Gutenberg to see if my idea had already come up, and I don't see it (although one of the Gutenberg examples references counter balances.

In the old days you could get racks and gears at the local hardware store, but now such are hard to find. To me the easiest way to accomplish this at home these days would be using counterweights in rigid columns, like sash weights in old windows.

Columns could be steel or aluminium pipes, or if you wanted a more traditional look they could be box columns of wood.

The bottoms of the columns would be attached to a suitable stand (rolling or fixed).

At the top of the columns pulleys would be mounted (old sash pulleys would be perfect and are easily available).

Two sliders would be made that would slide up and down the columns, and would support the camera shelf. The sliders would have a friction screw and plate that could be tightened to fix the shelf at the desired height.

The camera shelf would sit on a frame hinged at from and with two brass lid supports at the back (to provide tilt).

Appropriate counterweights attached to steel cable or sash cord would be dropped in the columns from above, the cord run over the pulleys, and then attached to the shelf sliders. Now the camera on the shelf will be counterbalanced by the counterweights in the columns, so will move up or down with the touch of a finger, and can be fixed at the appropriate height by the friction screw or tightening knob (not sure what to call it).

If this is unclear I could sketch a picture.

[Tin Can]

Tim that's an exact description of a Deardorff Studio Stand. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Deardorff+BiPost+Studio+Stand&safe=off&es_sm=119&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=_0h1VODeGu3asATM8IDYBg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1366&bih=541#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=gdgfPblKHwY5qM%253A%3B73Hf49AgpBNFoM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fdeardorffcameras.0catch.com%252FS11_L-F-DEARDORFF_BA.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fdeardorffcameras.0catch.com%252F%3B236%3B300)

I just posted pictures of mine here in post 262. (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?117993-I-m-a-lens-designer)

[pound]

Hi Tim. Yr description is good enough and might be doable based on my limited woodworking skills.

On another note, I found this patent (https://www.google.com/patents/US920135?dq=camera+stand+920135&hl=en&sa=X&ei=qVl1VMLcJOXHmwWw5oLYBg&ved=0CB0Q6AEwAA), it uses a scissor lift design with springs to do the counter balance. I never see this on ebay before so I wonder was it ever produced commercially.

[Tim Meisburger]

Ha ha! So much for my patent. Here is a quick sketch I made while Randy was busy wrecking my dreams of wealth and power...
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[Tin Can]

Tracy Storer of Mammoth camera (http://www.mammothcamera.com/) made a custom camera and stand for 20x24 Polariods that is also interesting.

I think Tracy can make anything a photogragher could possible want. Especially if it's Mammoth.

Mammuth Camera is a historical name to describe big of course! (http://www.historiccamera.com/cgi-bin/librarium2/pm.cgi?action=app_display&app=datasheet&app_id=456)

[Tim Meisburger]

Yes, Tracy's stands look simple and elegant. Pound, I looked at the patent and I'm not surprised you have never seen one, as it is a very complex way to achieve what had already been achieved using simple gear racks.

[DrTang]

Whelp.... now I need a stand


yes...that was me in a panic 6 months ago selling one

I didn't have the space then.,..I do now

and I want to use the new studio camera I picked up sans stand

so..until I find one..I need to 'make do'

one question to stand owners... what is the highest and lowest the camera platform can be adjusted to?


I figure there are decades of trial and error that went into the original ones..so no point re-inventing the wheel on stuff like this


owners: thank you in advance

[pound]

Whelp.... now I need a stand


yes...that was me in a panic 6 months ago selling one

I didn't have the space then.,..I do now

and I want to use the new studio camera I picked up sans stand

so..until I find one..I need to 'make do'

one question to stand owners... what is the highest and lowest the camera platform can be adjusted to?


I figure there are decades of trial and error that went into the original ones..so no point re-inventing the wheel on stuff like this


owners: thank you in advance

just read in B/S section that you bought one. Congrats!

[juanprieto]

I came across this old post looking for a way to put my Century 10a on a stand as well. I can't find one that anyone will ship so am looking at other options. What did you finally get for your camera?

[Jac@stafford.net]

I came across this old post looking for a way to put my Century 10a on a stand as well. I can't find one that anyone will ship so am looking at other options. What did you finally get for your camera?

This subject has come up often enough that perhaps we can put our heads together to make up a kit. I have no room to take mine apart again to do all the measurements. I do not know where you live, but except for the cast iron base which can be done with a substitute, and one special part, mine can be made with current USA materials. The exceptional part is the lead screw to tilt the platform, however Peter J. De Smidt has made a replica - the first I have ever seen. See it in this post (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?123068-New-Lead-Screw-for-Kodak-Century-Bi-post-Stand&p=1251787&viewfull=1#post1251787).

This has not been very helpful to you, but perhaps by some collaboration some of us can work it out. I'm wracking my brain to find work space!

EDIT: When a seller states that local pick-up is the only shipping option, it might help to ask them if they would permit a professional local packing & shipping service to do the job. That is what I have done and it always worked out, once with a Porsche engine, no less!

[jon.oman]

Here is something that has been built:

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More ideas here: http://cdtp-photography.blogspot.com/

[juanprieto]

The DIY stand design is good but it does not have enough range. It looks like it only goes up about 14-16 inches. I as still looking for options. Right now camera is on a table with wheels. No up or down moment so I have to move the subject. I am looking at a scissor jack as a possibility.

[pound]

just watch this on youtube and I start to relate to this topic that I started a while back.


https://youtu.be/kaJVWoKj2a4

[pound]

another good idea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcnn3sIf9rI