Anyone know of a good source for Graphex Shutter parts?

[BrianG]

I posted an ad in the wanted section but figured here among my fellow tinkerers would be a good place to ask as well.

Does anyone know of any sellers specializing in parts for old Large Format leaf shutters, particularly the Graphex line?

I have a shutter that is in great shape except for a single gear in the slow speed mechanism that has a riveted peg that broke off and killed the slow speed, T, and B settings, since the retard lever now no longer functions.

 

[John Koehrer]

Graflex.org?

Can't read, can I? Graflex/Graphex. Can't hurt to look I guess.

 

[shutterfinger]

Graphex=Rapax. Find a bad lens/shutter to fix/rob for parts. 127mm, 135mm, 202mm, 203mm, in a #2 shutter.
http://www.southbristolviews.com/pics/Graphic/manual-pdf/GraphexShutterService.pdf

 

[BrianG]

@shutterfinger: good to know. Are the slow speed escapements identical between models?

 

[shutterfinger]

The alignment pin (outer case) is rotated 90° clockwise on the Graphex from the Rapax, else the same, both Wollensak manufacturer.

 

[BrianG]

Cheers, Thanks.

 

[Chadinko]

I just bought a Graphex + Optar 101 f/4.5 on Ebay for $22 to rob the iris blades from to fix my dead one to use on my 2.25x3.25 Speed Graphic. Also got a 127mm Ektar with Graphex shutter for the 4x5, just because my other one doesn't have Xsync and I really would like to be able to run my Qflashes with it.

Fingers crossed...