Quick B&J (5x7) extension rail question

[JCT]

Guys,

Can anyone tell me what the diameter of the rail bed is for the Burke and James 5x7 View Camera? I'm trying to find an extension rail for mine (Jim at MPEX is looking around for me) and I am traveling-- can't measure my camera.

Much thanks,

Jil

 

[dpingr]

I measured my extension rail -- it's 6 5/8" wide and 10 1/8" long.

Dan Ingram

 

[JCT]

I measured my extension rail -- it's 6 5/8" wide and 10 1/8" long.

Dan Ingram

Dan, thanks a million!

JT

 

[k_jupiter]

Guys,

Can anyone tell me what the diameter of the rail bed is for the Burke and James 5x7 View Camera? I'm trying to find an extension rail for mine (Jim at MPEX is looking around for me) and I am traveling-- can't measure my camera.

Much thanks,

Jil

Wait, are we talking Grover or Watson Field camera here? Diameter implies Grover (studio monorail), the answer you got implies Watson type field camera.

tim in san jose

 

[JCT]

Wait, are we talking Grover or Watson Field camera here? Diameter implies Grover (studio monorail), the answer you got implies Watson type field camera.

tim in san jose

Ah, good point-- it's a Watson. And I lucked out, Jim tracked one down for me. I'm about to strip the battle ship grey paine and refinish, wanted to be sure I had an extension before I started so that they would eventually match.

JT

 

[k_jupiter]

Ah, good point-- it's a Watson. And I lucked out, Jim tracked one down for me. I'm about to strip the battle ship grey paine and refinish, wanted to be sure I had an extension before I started so that they would eventually match.

JT

Well if he has a second one, mine could use an extension also.

tim in san jose