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    DIY Wehman Inspired Project

    Wehman are very rare and when they sell price is high

    I propose we can do our own

    Let's discuss here

    I am inspired by Wehman, function over fashion

    I have never been near a Wehman or seen enough detailed pictures

    Without pictures we have nothing

    I was a metal fabricator most of my life and had great access to any tool

    Let's keep this public and friendly

    I am NOT proposing production

    5X7 seems ideal
    Last edited by Tin Can; 6-May-2021 at 15:34. Reason: A change in direction
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    Re: DIY Wehman Not for Profit

    Quote Originally Posted by Tin Can View Post
    Wehman are very rare and when they sell price is high

    I propose we DIY our own

    Let's discuss here

    I have never been near one or seen detailed pictures

    Without pictures we have nothing

    I was a metal fabricator most of my life and had great access to any tool

    Let's keep this public and friendly

    I am NOT proposing production

    5X7 seems ideal
    I have the same idea. Only I would increase the strength of the front to accommodate more heavy lenses.
    front standard more sturdy=thicker for heavy lenses

    Possible stronger diagonal front bar?

    rail

    clam-shell, 2-piece alu. grey? or black

    carry handle

    strap-handle w room for double dark s

    side-bearer left cnc carbon

    side-bearer right cnc carbon

    tooth-bar

    tooth wheels

    focus lock

    side metal

    rivets

    geared focus

    geared back horizontal tilt

    repositional back frame cnc carbon

    metal lift for double dark slide

    stainless springs

    cnc ground glass frame

    plastic ground glass

    fresnel

    back metal parts 1234

    black cloth Velcro?

    3/8" tripod mount cnc carbon fibre



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    Re: DIY Wehman Not for Profit

    Here the link to archived Wehman site with pictures: https://web.archive.org/web/20160308...lery/index.htm

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    Re: DIY Wehman Not for Profit

    I have one and have often thought of reducing the weight via a 1"drill bit. Then I decide the extra 1.5lb isn't that much.

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    Re: DIY Wehman Not for Profit

    Quote Originally Posted by Oslolens View Post
    I have the same idea. Only I would increase the strength of the front to accommodate more heavy lenses.
    front standard more sturdy=thicker for heavy lenses

    Possible stronger diagonal front bar?

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    I have one and used my heaviest lens on the Wehman, a 4.4 pound Petzval. The Wehman moved a little more slowly, but it held the weight just fine. I think the camera is plenty strong.

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    Re: DIY Wehman Not for Profit

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Noel View Post
    I have one and have often thought of reducing the weight via a 1"drill bit. Then I decide the extra 1.5lb isn't that much.
    It's a pain in the butt, Jim. I did mine on a small drill press using a variety of hole saw sizes. It took me 2 weeks and lots of 3-in-1 oil.
    Next time, I'll take $120 and give it to my machinist, and have him make all the holes in 2 hours.
    But when that weight is gone, you notice it. Mine lost about 2.5 pounds after I was done.
    Here's the finished product:



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    Re: DIY Wehman Not for Profit

    The Wehman 8x10 field camera: a quick review from this forum 2001

    https://www.largeformatphotography.i...as/wehman.html
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    Re: DIY Wehman Not for Profit

    I use a Wehman that I bought used in 2007. Primary lens is a 14" Ektar Commercial. But I also have one of the Dr. Optiik 240's that I bought from Kerry Thalman and a 19" Red dot Barrel lens that I use front mounted onto an Acme #5.

    The 19" is no problem when things are tightened properly. I'm not sure that I would want the camera much lighter, but I might change my mind in 10-20 years. :-)

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    Re: DIY Wehman Not for Profit

    I believe that Bruce used quite a bit of phenolic material. The really tricky part, of course, will be making the back.
    “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.”
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    Re: DIY Wehman Inspired Project

    I just changed direction

    On my own, I decided a copy is not best, as I already want changes

    Jump right in and dream or make it happen

    Thanks to everybody so far!
    Tin Can

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