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modifying a Graflex back to accept graphic holders

 
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grafloc



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 2:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It seems like it is possible to modify a Graflex back by shiming a 16th of an inch brass frame onto the back, underneath the velvet (this frame must have a narrow cutout grove to accept a rib from a regular grafmatic) and then replacig the wooden planks on the sides of the back with wider ones. Then all I would have to do is to elevate the ground glass slightly above it's pvevious position, so it is back in the plane of focus. If this modification works - will it allow to use regular film holders, graphic grafmatics, and polaroid backs? Had anybody tried this before? I am not very comfortable with the idea of somebody reaping apart a perfectly good Speed or Crown just to salvage a Graflok back. I would appreciate any advice.

best regards,
mike meskin
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bryanlaplante



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2003 12:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've made my own graflok back in order to covert a 3x4 speed to a 2x3 w/graflok. I posted on the graphic forum, with a link to my web page showing the conversion.
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grafloc



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2003 4:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you for the link! It was a very nice conversion, lots of good info too. I will update the board once the conversion is completed - successfuly or not.

cheers,
mike
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