New lens panels…..

Now I can usually knock up a lens panel out of plywood when need be but they are usually square or rectangular, now a circular lens panel, whats all that about?

The Billcliff 12×15 inch camera has a round lens panel and thanks to my Uncle Norman back in South Wales I now have two new panels made out of a piece of mahogany that John gave me. The lenses fit perfectly but I still might fit two extra brass tabs to hold the panels in place. Two of these lenses are real heavy and will need the extra support.

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And rather than the usual brass screws I’ve had to use M3 bolts to secure the lens flange to the panel….better safe than sorry.

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