Shutter CLA

absalom1951 · Nov 14, 2019

Any recommends for a CLA of a Rapax shutter ?

ParkerSmithPhoto · Nov 14, 2019

Give these guys a call. Very happy with their work on my Hasselblad. A friend had them repair a very old Dagor and was quite pleased.

http://www.cameraservicepro.com

biggreydog · Nov 14, 2019

Try here:

https://phototronic.biz/

Call and ask about Rapax. Mike is a friendly guy and he's done one shutter for me, and two more on the way.

shutterfinger · Nov 14, 2019

The Rapax was made by Wollensak, was rebadged Graphex when used on Graphic Press cameras, the Raptar lens was rebadged Optar.
Download the Graphex factory service manual here: http://www.southbristolviews.com/pics/Graphic/manual-pdf/GraphexShutterService.pdf
The assembly instructions for the #1 shutter is incorrect sequence but the sequence for the #2/#3 shutter is correct and applicable to the #1 by skipping the steps for parts not used in the #1 shutter.
Been there, done that a few times with success. Its not a hard shutter to service.

absalom1951 · Nov 14, 2019

Thank you Parker Smith and biggreydog for the repair shops. Thank you shutterfinger for the link for the service manual. . I'll study the service manual and then decide if I dare tackle the repair myself or call one or both shops to see what they say. .

Bob S · Nov 14, 2019

absalom1951 said:
Any recommends for a CLA of a Rapax shutter ?

Precision, Bob Watkins in Niles, I’l. PrecisioninCharlottesville, va; Fort Worth camera in fat worth. Joe at Tempe camera in Tempe, AZ; precision Camera in DC: Precision in Austin. There are many, many more.

Arklatexian · Nov 15, 2019

Bob S said:
Precision, Bob Watkins in Niles, I’l. PrecisioninCharlottesville, va; Fort Worth camera in fat worth. Joe at Tempe camera in Tempe, AZ; precision Camera in DC: Precision in Austin. There are many, many more.

Please don't make the man in Fort Worth mad by calling it fat worth. It is actually called Fot Wuth to those of us who speak the language. It is good to know of a camera repair company in "where the pavement ends and the West begins, beautiful Fort Worth". They have a great zoo there as well as a Botanical Garden, not to mention some world-class museums..........Regard

absalom1951 · Nov 15, 2019

Thank you Bob S
Thank you Arklatexian - I'll be careful with Fort Worth. It is a beautiful city.

M Carter · Nov 22, 2019

Arklatexian said:
Please don't make the man in Fort Worth mad by calling it fat worth. It is actually called Fot Wuth to those of us who speak the language. It is good to know of a camera repair company in "where the pavement ends and the West begins, beautiful Fort Worth". They have a great zoo there as well as a Botanical Garden, not to mention some world-class museums..........Regard

Umm, I believe it's FOAT wuth. Where you put ole in your car. (I'm in Dallas, but love hitting the museums in FW).

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