135mm 4.7 Graflex Optar in a Graphex #2...

[deantaylor]

<p>Does the Graflex 135mm 4.7 front element simply unscrew from the Graphex #2 shutter? Initial attempts<br>

found it to be quite resistant...also, does the back element disassemble as well...It appears to be even<br>

more of a challenge than the front element (difficult to locate a seam between the rear element and the<br>

back of the shutter)...<br>

thank you</p>

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[BrianS1664879711]

Yes, it just screws off. Sometimes difficult to get

started. Do not use harsh tools for gripping though.

[BrianS1664879711]

Same with rear element.

[BrianS1664879711]

Regular threads - righty righty, lefty Lucy.

[john_shriver]

<p>Rubber sheet to hold the lens cell.<br>

You might drip a bit of fine oil into the threads to loosen them. I've used that on stubborn beauty rings on lenses for 35mm cameras. Of course, it leaves a mess you have to clean up. You could try a drop of naphtha (lighter fluid) as lube instead.</p>

[don_gillette1]

<p>I use a rubber band wide and size of outer barrel it usually works and if not a bit of lighter fluid around the perimeter then try again. for the rear element some have knurling or a way to grip. I am not sure for it has been a long time since repairing these. Any way you look at it glass has to come off to clean shutter.</p>