[LargeFormat] Durst 138S focusing problem

[Clive Warren]

At 09:39 15/06/01 -0700, Don Wilkes wrote:
>At 12:02 PM 6/15/01 +0100, Clive Warren wrote:
>
> >lowering the head rather than focusing. I am again going on memory - there
> >are fixing screws along the focusing track (which I seem to recall is
> >geared on my machine) which I have had to tighten in the past.  You may be
> >right in your first assessment of the problem as a lack of lubrication on
> >the geared track - probably worth checking the fitting of the track on the
> >"head column" as it may have become loose.
>
>Thanks for the suggestions, Clive -- I'll investigate tonight (last night
>got devoured by locusts), and let you know what I find.  I haven't been
>able to tackle any darkroom work for a couple of weeks either, and I'm
>itching to get back at it!
>
>Cheers,
>\dw

Don,

Ran my had over the focusing track last night briefly and didn't feel any 
gears - if I get the time tonight will take a quick digital snap and put it 
up on the f32 Discussion Forum at http://www.f32.net/discus/

It may be the case that the head runs on a Vee track in which case there 
may be "jib" adjustments similar to those on a lathe bed if you are 
familiar with this concept.

Since carrying out a huge clean up operation in other parts of the house, 
the darkroom is temporarily home to items ranging from a motorbike to a 
guitar amp in addition to large format cameras on tripods, furniture and of 
course the enlargers and sinks etc.  Bit of a 'mare to sort out but it is 
now top of the list....

Cheers,
            Clive