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    Matt Alexander
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    Yet another ULF Camera and cart

    Last weekend I joined the world of ULF with my latest project. I was given this copy camera body over 20 years ago from a customer back in my camera sales days - It has moved houses with me and sat in the basement awaiting orders all this time. In the past few years I acquired the other needed parts - lenses and a couple film holders and these past few months spent building a working back and other modification to make a functional 11x14 system.
    As it's too large for one person to reasonably move by itself, I also need a cart / platform. I ended up building a scissor lift style attachment to mount it to a modified hand-cart. Currently it is made out of cheap 3/4 plywood as a proof of concept, but plan to rebuild with something a bit nicer once I get the measurements worked out a bit better in practice.


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    Re: Yet another ULF Camera and cart

    Excellent!

    Mine is slower to completion

    Good News!
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    Re: Yet another ULF Camera and cart

    That is an excellent idea. Can't wait to see how it evolves.

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    Re: Yet another ULF Camera and cart

    Wow that looks great!

    I've been thinking for awhile (a long while) about doing something similar...but maybe using larger diameter wheels (like lightweight ones from a road bike) which might allow for moving over rough terrain. Also thinking I might make this more like a "rickshaw," which I would pull behind me, perhaps attached to my waist with a belt of some sort.

    At any rate...congrats - and please keep us in the loop!

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    Re: Yet another ULF Camera and cart

    Looks great. I like the scissor lift.

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    Re: Yet another ULF Camera and cart

    Brilliant. Its good to see things being put to use especially after sitting so long. Have fun.

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    Re: Yet another ULF Camera and cart

    I found out after building mine, photos posted elsewhere, it IS a Rickshaw if pulled and a push cart if...

    I am going to bolt my 14X17 Copy Camera down on the bed, just like the Deardorff Studio

    I really hate flat tires, these won't I HOPE
    https://www.amazon.com/Lapp-Wheels-2...ps%2C78&sr=8-6
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    Re: Yet another ULF Camera and cart

    Mr. Can those wheels look perfect - and thanx for the link! I've actually promised my dear wife that I'll rehab our old Garden Way cart sometime soon - and am thinking that these wheels could do "double duty" in a pinch! (or with a wrench )

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    Matt Alexander
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    Re: Yet another ULF Camera and cart

    Quote Originally Posted by John Layton View Post
    Mr. Can those wheels look perfect - and thanx for the link! I've actually promised my dear wife that I'll rehab our old Garden Way cart sometime soon - and am thinking that these wheels could do "double duty" in a pinch! (or with a wrench )
    Indeed - those wheels look great!
    I think with the success of the scissor lift, I may move on to ver 2.0 rapidly with the addition of some larger wheels. Love the rickshaw concept!
    And thanks to all you for the encouragement and inspiration.
    Matt
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    Re: Yet another ULF Camera and cart

    I will post here and elsewhere axle and Pillow Block parts as they should make it stronger, longer lasting tool later today

    If I can will bolt down the camera and get it at least to my porch for more pics
    Tin Can

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