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Copal shutter board hole dimension


henrystanley

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The web site at schneideroptics has the specs you need. I have taken boards to a machine shop, and let them measure the size needed.. although it was not a common size. I'm sure you can call 1-800-CALUMET and they will provide answers. IMYO unless you already have the boards why not buy them predrilled? All major makers sell boards for the shutters you named(even minor I have a Cahnam and was aable to get one "off the rack".)
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Thanks. The Linhof boards I have are undrilled, and the the pilot hole is quite low (not in the center.) The DRILLED Linhof board I have is slightly low of center. As a result, I'm not sure where to have the holes drilled. FYI, these boards are to be used on a Toyo 45D with flat and recessed adapter boards designed to take Linhof boards. Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks

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I assume you have the lenses. Measure the flange with machinist calipers! The size of the hole is not as critical as people would have you think. It only needs to be light-proof and keep the lens from sliding around in the board (I've made several homemade lensboards from masonite etc which work more than fine!). Pilot holes drilled off-center are to center the lens on the film on cameras on which the lens standard is not cetered (usually higher) the lens shoud be as close to center as possible.
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