If it must be OE, a good machinist could make it whole
Trivial for some and far less $$$ than metal disintegration to fix a threaded hole
and I have hired MD many times
If it must be OE, a good machinist could make it whole
Trivial for some and far less $$$ than metal disintegration to fix a threaded hole
and I have hired MD many times
Tin Can
Why wouldn't a threaded hook work just fine?
“You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”
― Alexander Den Heijer, Nothing You Don't Already Know
It would. Just making a little effort to get an OE type part first.
Originally Posted by Peter De Smidt
I installed new SS cable and eyes
https://www.e-rigging.com/three-sixt...MaAgf1EALw_wcB
Tin Can
I lucked out. I was able to lower the bottom of the chain just enough by releasing tension from the top as much as I could. This freed up about 3/4 of an inch. I was then able to get the bottom bolt to grab about 3 or 4 threads of the securing nut beneath. It's taught, but it seems to work fine with very easy up and down action : )
That looks great. I haven't changed anything on mine. I cleaned up the original chains, they are branded Whitney, same family as Pratt and Whitney. The chains were made in Connecticut (I think). All I did was clean. I love that camera.I lucked out. I was able to lower the bottom of the chain just enough by releasing tension from the top as much as I could. This freed up about 3/4 of an inch. I was then able to get the bottom bolt to grab about 3 or 4 threads of the securing nut beneath. It's taught, but it seems to work fine with very easy up and down action : )
That's so awesome!
The stand cleaned up nicely.
Thanks to all who helped with suggestions regarding the chain re-attachment.
2 things
OE was short legs to front, easier to use the lift crank and get closer to subject
OE also had two 3/8-16 male bolt hand knobs from under the platform to bolt camera down front and rear
Mine came with one OE fit up. I drilled my camera for a standard bolt as I have used it upside down
Upside down Macro by TIN CAN COLLEGE, on Flickr
Tin Can
Thx. I’m aware that the legs are facing wrong direction (delivered that way), but since I’ll be removing them when it’s time to bring it to my basement studio there was no point in changing it now.
The bolt holes to secure the camera are there but currently obscured by the new felt. They’ll be utilized once the camera is in position.
Good observations : )
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