Re: Lens flange question/request

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From: Pam Niedermayer (pam_pine@cape.com)
Date: 05/30/00-02:31:44 PM Z


Why not just take it to your local camera repair shop, have
them measure the threads? Or buy a little micrometer with
depth capabilities, measure it yourself? They aren't all
that expensive.

Pam

erobkin@uwc.edu wrote:
>
> I have just acquired a Taylor-Hobson Cooke 42" FL APO process lens that is
> missing its mounting flange. I hope to put this thing into a mamoth camera
> I've been planning for some time.
>
> The Patent Number is 113590. The other info on the lens is Series IX and
> what appears to be a serial number is 302580
>
> S.K. Grimes does not have the specs for the mounting flange thread and
> shoulder space so for him to do a proper job requires that I ship the lens
> to him. The lens is quite heavy and I'd like to avoid the shipping charges
> until I am ready for him to do a thorough dismounting, cleaning,
> relubrication, and so forth.
>
> Unfortunately, I can't afford the full monty just now and I don't want to
> deal with the high shipping costs more than once.
>
> So, does anyone on the list have the thread/shoulder specs for this flange,
> a flange for it in the lumber room they are willing to sell, a flange they
> can spare long enough for Grimes to copy it, or an address, email, or phone
> number for ye olde curiosity and flange shop?
>
> Many thanks.
>
> Eugene Robkin

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