I recently purchased a Besler 45VXL and noticed that the elevation lock in not working. Anyone run into this problem? Any suggestions on repairing it?
I recently purchased a Besler 45VXL and noticed that the elevation lock in not working. Anyone run into this problem? Any suggestions on repairing it?
pictures would help. I have a 45-vxl but haven't had trouble with the elevation lock. I rarely lock it anyway, it generally stays put (motorized elevation with counterweighting, I recall).
The motor was an option for these. My lock keeps it in place, but unlocks with any intentional movement of the elevation control. I like this enlarger, but find most of the controls to be a bit flaky. Luckily the focus knob itself works well. Mine was heavily used and abused at a local lab. I remember a while back on apug someone rebuilt theirs and said everything worked well. I've just learned to deal with the quirks.
I have the 45MXT which has motorized elevation. There is no lock and it has never slipped.
Thomas
Mine has no motorL. I am using a Heiland cold light source so no need for counter weight. I didn't include a picture because there really isn't anything to to take a picture of. It's a knob you turn on the left side of the column. Tightening must occur internally. Yes, the unit is reasonabley steady and I can get away without it tightening but I have bumped it a few times and it has moved, so I would like to lock it down but it's not an obvious fix or at least for me.
http://store.khbphotografix.com/Bese...on-Manual.html
They also may have parts.
Mine locks with a small lever.
One does need to adjust the weight depending on head weight. Many ways to do that.
The big spring is fairly powerful.
Tin Can
Have you tried calling Beseler in PA and just asking them?
It's been about 2 years ago, I needed a part for a 45MXT, called them up and ordered the part. They were super helpful. Here's a link to the parts diagram of Beseler's website, which might help you. https://www.beselerphoto.com/wp-cont...Parts-List.pdf
So what Bob said, have you tried calling Beseler about the problem.
Roger
That's a good link Roger.
Bob, I didn't know they were still in business.
Now even more glad I switched from Omega to Beseler right after I started in 2011.
Tin Can
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