Restoring Grafmatic 4x5 film holder...

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Hi!

I use Grafmatic film holder and the biggest problem is, the light trap felt. The felt wool comes loose and settles on the film leaving a mark. I think because of age the felt is disintegrating and falling apart. I opened the whole thing and cleaned it but, i think i have to replace it sometime very soon. Now, i don't have a faintest of clue what to replace the present light trap felt with. I would really appreciate if someone help me restore/replace the light trap.

Thanks in advance

-- Reddy (rrgudur@krdl.org.sg), May 01, 1999

Answers

I can't say that I've had to do that repair (yet). But, here's what I would do if it became necessary. First, look at the website http://www.fargo-ent.com/index.html

They carry most camera repair tools and parts, including light trap material, felt and foam core. You should be able to look at the felt coming off and get a feel for the thickness. Buy the appropriate sheet and replace it. As I recall, they also sell glues. You don't want a glue that will emit fumes which might cause a reaction with the film so it is probably best to buy their's or at least note the chemicals in it.

-- Mike Long (mlafly@aol.com), May 02, 1999.


In case you have difficulty finding the right sub-page, here's a little more direct address:

http://www.micro-tools.com/cgi-bin/shop.pl/page=tools.htm

-- Mike Long (mlafly@aol.com), May 02, 1999.


You will probably find just the information you need on the help forum at www.graflex.org

-- tony brent (ajbrent@mich.com), May 02, 1999.

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