Toyo Service in Canada/Help with 810M Problem

[Ari]

I posted this on LFPF as well.

I haven't found anything on this forum or elsewhere online, so maybe somebody knows somebody who knows.
I think the last place (near Toronto) closed back in 2004.

My 810M's front and rear standards do not stay tightened, even after the knobs controlling the standards are tightened.
I have tried to find out which part is at fault (i.e. worn out or loose), but it is such an overbuilt camera that getting in there is akin to minor surgery.
I do have the parts diagram and have tried several times to get at the root of the problem, but I've always stopped for fear of making things worse.

So is there a service centre in Canada that anyone knows about? The MAC group is verrrrry expensive and they would take several weeks due to backlog.

Conversely, has anyone experienced this problem with the 810M, and can you help in a diagnosis?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jeff L]

Have you tried KHB Photographix in Mississauga? They're large format repair specialists.
Worth an email and a look at their website.
Good luck.

 

[Ari]

Jeff, thanks for your help; I hadn't thought of KHB, but there's a good reason.
I've dealt with KHB on a few occasions, and they are not only absurdly expensive, but smarmy, rude, and condescending to boot.
They are not getting a dime from me.

 

[al.b]

try camtech photographic in Hamilton they work on all kinds of stuff

there # 905-389-8545 www.camtechphoto.com

al.b

 

[clayne]

I have a Toyo M450 and while it's not the same camera, I'm sure it's similar and perhaps I could offer some observational help. What part of the standards/movement isn't staying tight?

 

[tubetime]

I live on Canada's west coast. Last year I snapped off a bottom rail tightening screw on my Toyo 4x5. I called Toyo's service in New York, sent them my camera and it came back like new. Good service at a reasonable price, and no customs duties for repairs. Look up their website and give them a call.
Toyo Professional Division
MAC Group
75 Virginia Road
North White Plains, NY 10603
Phone: 914-347-3300 Fax: 800-321-2205

Bryan