Camera Project - Korona Whole Plate "Box"

[taulen]

So here it comes.
I'm not even close to being "handy" and not worked much with wood before. But have to start somewhere.

The camera looked like this when I got it, pretty much, except the ground glass had unfortunately cracked on the way over from Scott, from the other side of the pond.
(these pictures is also taken by Scott)



(a few more pictures here http://taulen.org/diverse/bilder/projects/korona_wp/ if interested)

So the first I have done is to get rid of all the old leatherette, and I'm pretty sure I'm just going to let it be wood, "just" sand it down, and stain it. As you can see, the wood can get pretty nice, just look at the "inside".

So these two images is after removing the leatherette.



So at least I have started =)
I need to get ahold of a new long gear "bolt/lever" not sure of the english word, not even sure I know the Norwegian word for it. But will post a photo sometime later, to get some ideas for how to even make, or get someone to make it for me, or whatever
Its for the front rise. There is NO gears left, at all.

Will probably start the sanding later this week.
Thank you for reading, and if ou have any ideas or anything, let me know, I apprediate any and all feedback.

[Len Robertson]

I am looking forward to seeing you move forward with this project. Maybe you will inspire me to get to work on my huge backlog of wooden cameras needing a little (or a lot) of woodwork, or  bellows replaced. At least I have slowed down on buying more. Well, except maybe for old Speed Graphics. I have trouble resisting them.

I'm uncertain what the "gear bolt/lever" you mention is exactly. If you can post close-up photos of the parts, maybe someone will have ideas. If it is a pinion gear with the teeth stripped off, you may need to have one made. If you can find an amateur machinist, he may be able to make a gear cheaper than a professional machine shop. Try a web search for amateur machinist societies, or live steam model railroad or boat clubs, or something like that. If it is a pinion gear for the front rise, it won't need to be super precisely made. Another thought would be to check a shop that repairs old clocks.

You mention in your title, this is a Whole Plate size. Is that 6 1/2 X 8 1/2 inches? If you ever look for extra film holders, be aware they seem to vary enough in width, depending on maker, that not all holders work with all cameras. Best to email anyone selling holders, and have them measure before you buy.

Len

[br1078lum]

I see you are carrying the torch for Scott, who seems to have left us for a while.  Hope he is okay, and good work so far on your project.

PF

[BillyBob]

I see you are carrying the torch for Scott, who seems to have left us for a while. 

Scott's carrying on with his projects; he just doesn't post everything here at NFF.  His last camera-project update on his blog was Feb. 22 - when he got the new bellows for his Asanuma view cam from Sandeha.

http://scottperryphoto.wordpress.com/

And Taulen, I too am interested to see a pic of the "gear bolt/lever".

cheers!
Bill