Want to Buy WTB: Late Beseler 23C height adjustment crank handle

[jon koss]

A gremlin snapped our height adjustment crank off our late Beseler 23C enlarger. We are a community darkroom in Lowell MA and we would like to buy the crank handle shown in the pictures. It is the later crank with the single screw that runs through the base of the handle, as shown.

Thanks,
Jon

 

[Todd Barlow]

Try,

KHB Photografix

129 Hagar St., Unit #22
Welland, Ontario, Canada L3B 5V9
Phone905) 734-4713
Email: sales@khbphotografix.com
http://www.khbphotografix.com/

 

[jon koss]

Thank you for the tip. After adding on shipping, the total cost from KHB crank would be around $50. We were hoping to come in lower than that. But if nothing materializes, then we will have to go that route.

Thanks,
Jon

 

[Tim Stapp]

I just looked at my "spare/parts" 23CII. It is apparently the older version with the set screw on shaft style, not what you're looking for. If you think that it might work, it's yours for the cost of shipping.

 

[jon koss]

Thank you, you are an angel! Unfortunately the older set screw type will not fit the newer enlargers. But I really appreciate the gesture .

Jon

 

[Brendan Quirk]

I have the same enlarger, and the handle has been snapped off since 1996, leaving only a stub. I have actually adjusted to using the stub for so long, that I never went looking for a replacement.

 

[jon koss]

Hmmm... I am not sure that my perfectionist nature could adjust to a crank stub, but upon reading the word ‘stub’ I am now wondering if there is enough meat left to allow some aluminum stock to be screwed on to the stub. Then attach a knob to the aluminum and voila! But in the meantime I am holdin out hope for a later-style crank to appear.

J

 

[Tim Stapp]

I've seen vice grips used in a pinch on similar situations

 

[mshchem]

I have what I think you need. I've been trying to give away. It's black, number on the back is 10.44050 . It's just the crank arm, no knob. New from a camera store clean out. Send me a message with your address , sounds like a good cause. Free is good , right?

 

[mshchem]

This is what I have

 

[Ian C]

It’s imperative to check with the seller the version offered. The older version (Version 1) has two setscrews diametrically-opposite that bear against flats on the end of the elevation cross shaft. The holes for the setscrews are diametrically-opposite in a single tapped hole crosswise through the hub of the crank.

At some point the 23CII was revised with a tapered end on the shaft and a mating tapered socket, with angled anti-rotation flats on both. The crank is fixed to the end of the shaft via a long machine screw screwed into the end of the shaft and whose head bears against the crank handle. I refer to this as Version 2.

If you’re patient, eventually the Version 2 crank handle will show up on eBay, unless an APUGer with an extra offers one sooner.

If the one pictured in post #10 has no tapped cross hole in the hub, then it is the required Version 2 (photo is too dark in the hub area to be sure).

 

[mshchem]

It’s imperative to check with the seller the version offered. The older version (Version 1) has two setscrews diametrically-opposite that bear against flats on the end of the elevation cross shaft. The holes for the setscrews are diametrically-opposite in a single tapped hole crosswise through the hub of the crank.

At some point the 23CII was revised with a tapered end on the shaft and a mating tapered socket, with angled anti-rotation flats on both. The crank is fixed to the end of the shaft via a long machine screw screwed into the end of the shaft and whose head bears against the crank handle. I refer to this as Version 2.

If you’re patient, eventually the Version 2 crank handle will show up on eBay, unless an APUGer with an extra offers one sooner.

If the one pictured in post #10 has no tapped cross hole in the hub, then it is the required Version 2 (photo is too dark in the hub area to be sure).

Here's a better picture, I'm not selling I'm giving. I have the older version as well, I almost through this stuff out . Hole has a slight taper on the inside no set screws

 

[mshchem]

Here's another option, I dug deeper, I hit another mother lode of parts. One brand new with a knob, a black one tapered with out the knob, and a 1970's Beseler blue type 1?? Free send me your address.

I always used the 4x5 Beseler units.

 

[Tim Stapp]

You have to love this place and the great people here.

 

[jon koss]

Wow that is awesome. I am the original poster. I would love to have the type 2 assembly with the knob if you’re willing . I will PM my mailing address. I can shoot you something to cover the postage. I’ll put up an apug benefit item soon to complete the wheel of karma.

Jon

 

[mshchem]

Wow that is awesome. I am the original poster. I would love to have the type 2 assembly with the knob if you’re willing . I will PM my mailing address. I can shoot you something to cover the postage. I’ll put up an apug benefit item soon to complete the wheel of karma.

Jon

We all need all the Karma we can get. I will pm you when I get it in the mail
Best Regards Mike

 

[OmegaB4]

Here's another option, I dug deeper, I hit another mother lode of parts. One brand new with a knob, a black one tapered with out the knob, and a 1970's Beseler blue type 1?? Free send me your address.

I always used the 4x5 Beseler units.

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Hello. I'm new here and know this is an old post. I wonder if you still have a 23cII version 2 elevation crank that you can spare? I just had my new to me enlarger arrive to find the metal crank has snapped during transit. There are a few on ebay but are both the wrong version 1 with set screws. Thanks a lot, and kind regards!

 

[mshchem]

Hello. I'm new here and know this is an old post. I wonder if you still have a 23cII version 2 elevation crank that you can spare? I just had my new to me enlarger arrive to find the metal crank has snapped during transit. There are a few on ebay but are both the wrong version 1 with set screws. Thanks a lot, and kind regards!

All the 23c parts are gone.

 

[logan2z]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Beseler-23...-/254837187898?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

 

[binglebugbob]

Almost a year later, but I'm also looking for a crank for a Beseler 23C II.
I need the one for the shaft that has the hole cross drilled through it--not the one held on by a screw in the end of the shaft.
Any leads appreciated.
Please reply by direct private message. Thanks!

 

[OmegaB4]

Hi Bob. I was in the same unfortunate position last year. I bought a later model 23cII for the crank and other parts. It's a black one but still has the set screw arrangement to hold the crank yo the shaft. Apparently they changed it at some point through the later model run. I ended up buying a brand new one from Freestyle Photo. Pricey but the good news is it looks like Beseler changed the design and added some support to the thin casting, raised ridges.Good luck!
Vince

 

[guangong]

Why not contact Beseler. Perhaps they have a spare. I believe they are located in PA.

 

[binglebugbob]

Got one locally.
bob