Spare part

[Jon Allen]

Hi,
I was hoping someone will have the spare part I need in the image that I can buy. The bar has snapped. It's from a MPP 4x5 and is the bar that holds the cogs in place for adjusting focus.

 

[Ian Grant]

Hi Jon, which MPP ? I bought a MPP MicroTechnical MkIII last year which came with a second parts camera in bits but unfortuately I managed to find the missing parts it needs (essentailly the back).

If it was my camera I'd ask a neighbour who's an engineer, actually a retired rocket engineer, as he can get rod etc or advise on possible repair. He builds scale steam engines and has a fully equipped workshop. It's the kind of part that could take some time finding otherwise.

Ian

 

[AgX]

Unless the diameter of that rod is not standard (why should it be?) any amateur with a basic metal work shop could make it.

 

[John Koehrer]

It's likely to be easier just to have one made at a machine shop.
It appears to be a simple rod with a flat on each end.

 

[Jon Allen]

Thanks guys. Looks like I'll be having it made as well as done with stainless steel as someone suggested.

Hi Ian, it's a technical vi. I bought it to restore. I took the front door off and stripped it for painting and cleaning as well as greasing. When I was putting the rod back in place it bent and then snapped

Looking forward to using it when it's up and running and will add some pictures of the finished look.

 

[choiliefan]

I'm with AgX on this. The rod is probably a standard diameter. Cut to length, position the gears and knobs, drill and pin to the shaft. You should be able to find someone locally to do this for you. Best wishes,

 

[John Koehrer]

Thinking(?) about it. English camera should have common(UK) sizes for material
Sacrilege coming!!! right diameter + right length + file & a bit of work= all done.

 

[fdonadio]

When I was putting the rod back in place it bent and then snapped

I can't help it:

 

[Jon Allen]

Haha, love it. Bend and snap.


Thanks for all your replies.
It was a metric size and I managed to get a small length for £1. I have had to leave it with an engineer though as I have no bench drill and was advised not to try and drill it with a hand drill.

Also what is the best bonding to use for attaching the bellows before they are also screwed in place. What was there seems rubbery and also a blue colour. I was going to use a small amount of silicone as the bonding is just to give it a tight seal but thought I would ask before I do.

The camera is in worse condition than I originally thought it was. It's all stripped down now and have found a couple of things that are hidden from view that need repairing.
I'm enjoying refurbishing it though and also giving it the look that I like. I'm replacing the leatherette with paint which I think looks better and also gives you access to the screws that are usually hidden by the leatherette.

 

[Ian Grant]

Evostik Impact adhesive for your bellows, the solvent version.

Ian

 

[Jon Allen]

Thanks Ian.