Re: WTB Lensboard for Beseler 67

"Helge Buddenborg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

> I need a flat lensboard for a Beseler Dichro 67 Enlarger
> Preferably 39mm threaded.

In an emergency (I forgot to order a lensboard for my new
lens) I made my own lensboard for a 45MX from the cardboard
on the back of legal pads.  They work very well and last a
long time.

* Cut squares of cardboard to build the required thickness.

* Cut an undersized hole in each square with a matt knife

* Glue together

* With a half round file finish the final hole.  If the 
  finished hole is a wee bit undersized then the lens can
  be threaded snugly into the cardboard till you can find a
  retaining ring.

* If desired, paint it black.  I didn't have any black
  paint handy so I used Kiwi shoe dressing and applied
  a coat of clear Krylon to keep dust down.

Presto: lensboard in 1/2 an hour.  Great when you forgot
to order one for your new lens.

P.S.: Some legal pads work better than others -- look around
for the stiffest ones.  Ampad "Gold Fibre" are good.

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Nicholas O. Lindan, Cleveland, Ohio [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Consulting Engineer:  Electronics; Informatics; Photonics.