Want to Buy WTB: LPL Negative Masking Attachment

NortheastPhotographic · Nov 2, 2019

I have an LPL 4x5 enlarger and I'm looking for the negative masking attachment. I tried new but it's out of stock and the shop never returned my email. Probably a long shot, but worth a try on Photrio if anywhere!

voceumana · Nov 2, 2019

It is offered here: https://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/products/photographic/enlarger.aspx

Not sure if they have it in stock. Price is quite high.

Did you try KHB Photografix (in Canada)? Their price (225 Canadian) is less--about $170 US; out of stock, but they have a "notify me available" button on their website. http://store.khbphotografix.com/Masking-Attachment-for-LPL-and-Saunders-LPL-4x5-Enlargers.html

I've purchased a number of LPL accessories from KHB rather than in the USA because they are quite a bit lower in cost. Takes a few days more to get here, and shipping is a little higher, but still it saves money. The LPL line got a lot more expensive when Omega/Brandess took over distribution than when Saunders was doing it.

adelorenzo · Nov 3, 2019

I bought my masking attachment from KHB a few years ago so that's who I would have suggested but it does appear they are out of stock. Maybe I got the last one!

Otherwise all I can suggest is to post a wantee ad here (as you did) and set an eBay alert. I'm in the same boat looking for a VCCE module for the past few years, one will pop up sooner or later I hope...

NortheastPhotographic · Nov 3, 2019

Yes I clicked the notify on KHB's site, and emailed them but they never got back to me. *Shrug*. Hoping I can pick one up as it would make printing 6x6 with borders using the 4x5 glass carrier quite easy.

voceumana · Nov 3, 2019

You can always call them--I know that is a radical idea these days, but it works.

jumanji · Nov 3, 2019

Is this what you are looking for?

voceumana · Nov 4, 2019

Here's the 4500/4550 masking stage adapter: http://www.khbphotografix.com/Images/eBay/LPL45MaskingPlate.jpg

NortheastPhotographic · Nov 27, 2019

I'm still looking for one if anyone has one, comes across one!

I also need the "full frame" 135 glassless carrier for the LPL 4550XL.

cowanw · Nov 27, 2019

The item you posted

voceumana said:
Here's the 4500/4550 masking stage adapter: http://www.khbphotografix.com/Images/eBay/LPL45MaskingPlate.jpg

is also listed elsewhere as fitting omega
And so I wonder if this could be made to fit.
http://store.khbphotografix.com/Masking-Attachment-for-Omega-D5-and-D6-Enlargers-Used.html

NortheastPhotographic · Nov 27, 2019

cowanw said:
The item you posted

is also listed elsewhere as fitting omega
And so I wonder if this could be made to fit.
http://store.khbphotografix.com/Masking-Attachment-for-Omega-D5-and-D6-Enlargers-Used.html

I actually tried a D5 masking stage, it was way too big. Luckily I was able to return it.

Oren Grad · Nov 27, 2019

LPL part number is L3621-30.

OmegaBrandess in the US is no longer showing it.

Yodobashi Camera is showing it as discontinued (販売終了商品):

https://www.yodobashi.com/product/000000110375000736/

And it's not on the LPL company's page for 4x5 enlarger accessories:

http://www.lpl-web.co.jp/products/photo_enlarger_7454_option.html

You might want to call OmegaBrandess or KHB to find out what the story is. It may be that there's no alternative to finding one second-hand. Good luck!

bdial · Nov 28, 2019

Or email them, I found them to be very responsive when inquiring about a replacement power supply for mine.
FWIW, I think a D5 mask could be made to work with some adaptation, but it wouldn’t be terribly easy. I have a D5 mask, and adapting it is one of my “do this someday” projects

voceumana · Nov 28, 2019

Of course, the LPL masking attachment is not so complicated--a machine shop could duplicate it fairly easily.

Jon Shiu · Nov 28, 2019

you can make a mask out of a piece of film and put on top

Patrick Robert James · Nov 28, 2019

If I am not mistaken, the masking attachment for the older Omega enlarger works. I think from the D2 era. You could probably find one of those.

I use rubylith tape on my glass carrier. Works fine but over time I suppose it would be more expensive if you are changing it a lot. I only went this route because of 6x12 negatives.

I've also made masks out of aluminum flashing and covered them in telescope flocking. I cut them to the size of the top glass and just lay them on the glass with the flocking against the glass. That would be the easiest way to go and you won't have to beat your head against the wall trying to find something that may not exist anymore.

I never liked masking attachments. If you are slightly off with one of the blades, the shadow will soften the edge of your print. Usually you don't notice it until the next day. Ask me how I know that... Lol.

JIM-UK · Aug 23, 2020

Hi all, I recently bought a 2nd hand LPL 7450 missing various bits and pieces. It's missing the negative stage (the basic one with the large round hole).
I can't track one down anywhere (including eBay and KHB) so I'm thinking of making my own.
Can anyone advise what thickness the original is, and the diameter of the hole?
Thanks!

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