Yet another ULF Camera and cart

[malexand]

Last weekend I joined the world of ULF with my latest project. I was given this copy camera body over 20 years ago from a customer back in my camera sales days - It has moved houses with me and sat in the basement awaiting orders all this time. In the past few years I acquired the other needed parts - lenses and a couple film holders and these past few months spent building a working back and other modification to make a functional 11x14 system.
As it's too large for one person to reasonably move by itself, I also need a cart / platform. I ended up building a scissor lift style attachment to mount it to a modified hand-cart. Currently it is made out of cheap 3/4 plywood as a proof of concept, but plan to rebuild with something a bit nicer once I get the measurements worked out a bit better in practice.


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[Tin Can]

Excellent!

Mine is slower to completion

Good News!

[Jim Fitzgerald]

That is an excellent idea. Can't wait to see how it evolves.

[John Layton]

Wow that looks great!

I've been thinking for awhile (a long while) about doing something similar...but maybe using larger diameter wheels (like lightweight ones from a road bike) which might allow for moving over rough terrain. Also thinking I might make this more like a "rickshaw," which I would pull behind me, perhaps attached to my waist with a belt of some sort.

At any rate...congrats - and please keep us in the loop!

[Duolab123]

Looks great. I like the scissor lift.

[Michael Wellman]

Brilliant. Its good to see things being put to use especially after sitting so long. Have fun.

[Tin Can]

I found out after building mine, photos posted elsewhere, it IS a Rickshaw if pulled and a push cart if...

I am going to bolt my 14X17 Copy Camera down on the bed, just like the Deardorff Studio

I really hate flat tires, these won't I HOPE
https://www.amazon.com/Lapp-Wheels-26x1-95-Standard-Turf-Style/dp/B07YVB793P/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1B3QE4HDOUDY3&keywords=26%22+cart+wheels&qid=1654255949&sprefix=26+cart+wheels%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-6

[John Layton]

Mr. Can those wheels look perfect - and thanx for the link! I've actually promised my dear wife that I'll rehab our old Garden Way cart sometime soon - and am thinking that these wheels could do "double duty" in a pinch! (or with a wrench :confused:)

[malexand]

Mr. Can those wheels look perfect - and thanx for the link! I've actually promised my dear wife that I'll rehab our old Garden Way cart sometime soon - and am thinking that these wheels could do "double duty" in a pinch! (or with a wrench :confused:)

Indeed - those wheels look great!
I think with the success of the scissor lift, I may move on to ver 2.0 rapidly with the addition of some larger wheels. Love the rickshaw concept!
And thanks to all you for the encouragement and inspiration.
Matt

[Tin Can]

I will post here and elsewhere axle and Pillow Block parts as they should make it stronger, longer lasting tool later today

If I can will bolt down the camera and get it at least to my porch for more pics

[Jim Fitzgerald]

These are great ideas. I can't wait to see all of this. As a 14x17 shooter it is interesting.

[Tin Can]

Any bike wheel bearing needs oiling

I mounted the 5/8" threaded axle (https://www.amazon.com/Threaded-Plated-Thread-Length-Threads/dp/B00HS7ZI1E/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1EYIO2QR8A8U2&keywords=5%2F8+threaded+rod&qid=1654375059&sprefix=5%2F8-+threaded+rod%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-9) in these pillow blocks (https://www.amazon.com/Eowpower-Pieces-UCP202-10-Bearing-Diameter/dp/B07MVW6VWZ/ref=rvi_sccl_2/142-4536632-4360940?pd_rd_w=atWd7&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=7EYF5MTHRWEK63B6D6E7&pd_rd_wg=LYD8f&pd_rd_r=e0624958-4260-4dbb-a9be-1530400b9053&pd_rd_i=B07MVW6VWZ&psc=1) for better rolling and sturdy alignment

I used these eye hooks (https://www.amazon.com/QWORK-Threaded-Eyebolts-Stailess-Steel/dp/B0892FLLCF/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_c_sccl_1_1/142-4536632-4360940?pd_rd_w=GJJym&content-id=amzn1.sym.eb305fa7-34bf-42db-ae8a-a5c88b5ed17e&pf_rd_p=eb305fa7-34bf-42db-ae8a-a5c88b5ed17e&pf_rd_r=3FQ1SV6SBYE0CY7X9WY1&pd_rd_wg=1um1r&pd_rd_r=a5996b08-3aee-44b0-9d76-a33db2569894&pd_rd_i=B0892FLLCF&th=1)' to mount the pillow blocks which also give 4 tie downs

They have drip oiling with covers

I used these collets (https://www.amazon.com/AZSSMUK-Stainless-Steel-Collars-4-Packed/dp/B07GSW5288/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_c_sccl_1_4/142-4536632-4360940?pd_rd_w=UTRqG&content-id=amzn1.sym.eb305fa7-34bf-42db-ae8a-a5c88b5ed17e&pf_rd_p=eb305fa7-34bf-42db-ae8a-a5c88b5ed17e&pf_rd_r=QTE7394T6XEW8JTDDAE7&pd_rd_wg=3Aobs&pd_rd_r=e49d01c2-1049-4cc4-b57c-549d16077526&pd_rd_i=B07GSW5288&th=1) to keep the wheels on with a https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PMK7PMR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1at ends

The 2 wheels (https://www.amazon.com/Lapp-Wheels-Turf-Style-Various-Diameter/dp/B07S24TMCV/ref=pd_sbs_sccl_4_2/142-4536632-4360940?pd_rd_w=qwImP&content-id=amzn1.sym.f20cd814-1d01-49fb-93a8-83020525ea50&pf_rd_p=f20cd814-1d01-49fb-93a8-83020525ea50&pf_rd_r=VX4VSAR3DM8VF74K52CA&pd_rd_wg=sFzbu&pd_rd_r=632156fd-ce36-45a5-a24f-9b42637787db&pd_rd_i=B07S24TMCV&th=1) are rated 150lbs each


I will post here and elsewhere axle and Pillow Block parts as they should make it stronger, longer lasting tool later today

If I can will bolt down the camera and get it at least to my porch for more pics