screw hole repair/handle 2D -Ideas/solutions needed

[gordrob]

Until researching this I never noticed those tiny split rivits. It was a cheap and easy way to make the 2D. I'll have to look over a Deardorff at the next opportunity to see how it should be done.

Hi Jim

Information I have on the replacement of the strap refers to the early Deardorffs using "bifurcated (split) rivets" on the nickle-plated strap loops. I don't know if this changed over time or not but apparently they were used on the ealry ones because of their holding ability

I now have the strap for my 2D but am in need of the strap loops and the method of securing it all - so for me this thread is timely.

Gord

 

[photomc]

Just replace the bellows on a Eastman No. 2 (pre 2D) in 7x11 format. While replacing the bellows I discovered that the brass bracket that functions for both the camera back to sit on and functions as a guide for tilt has work loose on one side. The screw holes are somewhat enlarged, which explains why the back did not fit snug. See photo below for the part I am talking about...anyway the screws go through the "box" that the is the back of the camera and looks like when mfg. the screws just missed going into the side of the camera, which may be why after all the years it has worked loose.

Question: Is wood expoy a good choice here, since it will have some pressure from the camera back? Or would I be better off to drill the holes (3) out and plug with wood and epoxy?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Greg_E]

Drill it out and insert a dowel (snug fit). Glue the dowel in place and let it dry. Then drill the dowel for the screw, hole should be approximately the same size as the diameter of the screw at the bottom of the V that the threads form (slightly larger is OK, but only slightly).

 

[Curt]

I didn't read any of the replies but I repaired my, which is like yours a 2D, with small brass bolts and nuts in stead of going into a wood repair. There is enough room on the inside for the nut, just make sure that the bold is not so long that it punctures the bellows. Hobby shops have them, I keep a drawer full of small things for photo repairs and building.

Curt