bi-post replacement

Hello from Ottawa.
Would anyone know where I can find a replacement flash-post for my Flash Supermatic? Mine lost one post and the plastic shattered. It must have taken a bump at some point, and the plastic probably old and fragile.
It's still a nice lens otherwise.
I have looked for a parts lens; none found as yet. I'll likely just have to wait for one to come up.
Thanks to those who know.

A parts shutter is your only hope.
Yours is 1947 vintage. Any Flash Supermatic will work for the Bi post parts.

go,to,a,good electronic supply,store,and buy a cheater socket’s male connector.

What means "cheater socket" in this context?

I have this lens available, don't know if the posts are interchangeable or not. The postage to Canada may be more than the lens is worth. PM me if you're interested.

AgX said:

What means "cheater socket" in this context?

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That’s the plug connection on many TV, electronics and shavers.

I see, but these 2-pole connectors come in two sizes: the bigger one with a rigde at each side of the male part and the smaller one with flat sides.
The latter is the one for shavers.

Alternative option: If you're not worried about restoring to original condition, consider switching it to a 3.5mm audio jack connector.

Set it so it tucks vertically up against the side of the shutter body, and wires back through the old Bi-Post connection hole. Just design your mount such that the mount should break if the camera is dropped, rather than the mount breaking the shutter body?

[I have the parts in a drawer to do this to a Supermatic I own. Worked easily enough on my test setup, but I keep forgetting about getting paint to make a more finished look and permanently mount it. I made the mounting bracket out of aluminum so that it reuses the original screws.]

Thanks to everyone. I think best option will be to wait for a parts Flashmatic to show up.
All the best.

Mike Té said:

Thanks to everyone. I think best option will be to wait for a parts Flashmatic to show up.
All the best.

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Your best option. Having another lens/shutter can be a lifesaver if you use this lens regularly as I do.