For those interested in cheap, durable, and semi-presentable lensboards, I've had good luck making them from composite flooring material like Pergo, (though I use a cheaper brand without the foam backing). It has a nice wood finish on one side, and won't warp. I made a bunch of 6x6 boards at around 50-cents each, and if someone local needs one, I'll trade for a beer and make a healthy profit!
"I love my Verito lens, but I always have to sharpen everything in Photoshop..."
Well, you are lucky to have a Masonite mine, or some retired Masons.Originally Posted by Randy
Seriously, good idea. Thanks for that.
If I may, I understand how a restoration enthusiast might spend a lot of time ruminating or spending money for an original board (bless the purists), and the many alternatives posted here could be put on the main page. One of the most cost-effective gizmos I have is a Dremel router guide. (I wish I could afford all the miniature wood working and machinist tools.)
Back in the day, when I was hard pressed for a board for my monorails, I made them from double weight black mount board. Worked out OK except for a few cuts when the knife slipped!
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