[LargeFormat] Ilex Shutter Servicing
Les Newcomer
largeformat@f32.net
Fri Jan 25 21:04:17 2002
I did a quick Sherlock search for Ilex shutter repair and the only thing i
found was a link entitled 'UK shutter repair links" alas it was a post on
the pairlist from none other than a Clive Warren. ;-)
> From: Clive Warren <cocam@cableinet.co.uk>
> Reply-To: largeformat@f32.net
> Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 01:35:53 +0000
> To: largeformat@f32.net
> Subject: [LargeFormat] Ilex Shutter Servicing
>
> Is anyone skilled with Ilex #3 shutter repair? I have just spent the
> last hour on one of these and have a sticky shutter. I can see what
> the problem is but have no idea how to repair it. The rotating ring
> that opens and closes the shutter moves up at the point opposite the
> actuating lever and jumps over the tabs that hold the blades - so it
> sticks!
>
> There is a bit of play on the lever that engages with the tab that
> moves the ring - maybe it is this that is causing the ring to jump up
> at the opposite side? Give me an Alphax or Betax any day!
>
> Was hoping to use the 10" Caltar tomorrow - it's blowing away outside
> with heavy rain so maybe it's not too urgent......
>
> Hey - it's very quiet out there - maybe another one of those US
> holidays or are you all out shooting?
>
> Cheers,
> Clive
>
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