[Largeformat] Re: Packard Shutters

["Ken Hough" <k4sb@niia.net>]

From: "Ken Hough" <k4sb@niia.net>

From: "Ken Hough" <k4sb@niia.net>

Ok guys, 
Here is how I optimize a Packard Shutter.
Hose : Any good well supplied auto parts store has this. I my town I use a mom 
and pop store . They have a wide variety. I use up to 3/8 OD to be able to move 
alot of air through it. I can get speeds on a 5 1/2 inch packard approching 1/25 
sec.  Thats really fast. On the other hand the large hose and a Stiff bulb allows 
control in pulling the piston back when doing long exposures. There is less drag. 
How to clean and optimize:
Take the piston out  and POLISH it w / Brasso till it looks like a mirror. Use 400 grit 
emory on the edges of the blades. Wire brush the Inside of the metal halves and 
paint them w/ a high gloss black paint. The outside w/ flatblack...
Spray the blades w/ lemon pledge  furniture polish . let sit 1/2 hr wipe off . 
Reassemble and use it .
Ken
BTW I use the following lenses with a Packard:

16 1/2 Dagor
24 in Artar
16/24/36 in Turner Reich
All with One packard shutter adapter. The lenses are on 4x4 boards.
 The Packard is mounted on a 6x6 to 4x4 lens board adapter.
> From: "Dr. Elliot Puritz" <drpuritz@li.net>
> 
> Friends:
> 
> Speaking of Packard Shutteres, how many of our group use them for 
> their barrel lenses that won't fit into a copal, ilex, or other?
> 
> Do the Packards work most/some of the time?  Any hints for beginners 
> like myself on how to use these shutters?  How big a 
> problem/disadvantage is it to use these shutters?...if one doesn't use 
> the Packard then most of the larger barrel lenses cannot be utilized.  
> 
> Would it be worth it NOT to use these formidable lenses because the 
> Packards are too much trouble?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Elliot
> 
>
******Ken Hough Photographic Repair******
  Specializing in Deardorff Refinishing
   Lens Recementing and Shutter repair
   Contribitor to McKeowns Price Guide
           Deardorff Section
   Custom machined Photographic items
                Est. 1980