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Scott --
26-May-2007, 13:03
Hey, everyone -

BUffed out the final coat of Danish oil on the 5x7 to 4x5 reducing back I made for the Seneca. I ended up finding a Graflok for the project, which made things go together much quicker:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j185/bliorg/IMG_1862.jpg

The base frame is mahogany, mortise and tenoned together:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j185/bliorg/IMG_1864.jpg

The little locking pegs for the reversible back are some nails that were lying around, cut and ground. Inside's painted flat black:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j185/bliorg/IMG_1865.jpg

After the oil cures for a week or so, the wood's either getting lacquer or shellac as a topcoat. Suntanning the wood for about a day darkened the mahogany quite a bit. Should match the rest of the camera before too long.

This was a fun little diversion while I let other panels being glued up dry for a bit. I appreciate all the help and input folks here gave me on it.

Scott

Ash
26-May-2007, 13:06
woww.... looks awesome!

I compared my Kodak half plate (with its 4x5 reducing back) to the Korona and Speed graphic. Oh man it's huge. It's enjoying the custom lensboard though! :D

Randy H
26-May-2007, 14:26
Damn!!!
That is fantastic.
I only wish I was half that good with woodworking.
Ever consider your own camera from scratch?