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JA
Joined: 16 Aug 2020
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 Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:40 am Post subject: Snail Lock Replacement |
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| How Would I find a replacement on a speed graphic snail lock |
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45PSS
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Location: Mid Peninsula, Ca.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:03 am Post subject: |
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The same tension roller assembly was used from 1928 to 1946.
Any camera from this era should have the part you need.
After careful measurement the tension shaft has a 5-40 thread.
A 5-40 machine nut can be subsituted for the snail.
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peter k
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Location: Sedona Az
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2020 12:45 am Post subject: |
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Little off topic, but curiosity has gotten a hold of me. Were are these snail lock's located?
Thanks p. |
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45PSS
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| Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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Speed Graphics through 1946 tension knob screws onto the tension shaft and the snail screws down against the knob to prevent it from turning.
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