A little set back on the camera project

I got my centers all cut out and everything was going fine. I started drilling holes for the attachment of the connecting frame..........And then it happened. CRACK!!! I even drilled smaller pilot holes trying to avoid this. I guess I will see how well my glue works. Next time "simpler is better"




Ken

Making a new camera

I have some extra parts laying around so I have decided to make a Large format (4x5) superwide point and shoot camera. I picked up some wood from the Home Depot, a 7.25" x 36"x .5" board of Poplar. I cut the board into 5 pieces, 7 inches by 7.25 inches. Next I had to make a jig in the sheet of plywood so I could route out the back board to accept the connecting frame.


After the in-letting was done, I cut out the center of the board.



Tomorrow I will cut out the center of the middle 3 boards and then glue them all together. The front board will of course hold the lens. I also have to figure out how to attach the connecting frame to the wood so it doesn't fall off.

Stay tuned....more to come.

Ken

Babbling Brook

An oldie, from just outside of Aspen Colorado.

Ken