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camz
Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 138 Location: Southern CA
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:26 pm Post subject: Removing the hood from a 3x4 RB Auto |
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Does anyone know how to remove the view hood from an early 3x4 RB Auto?
The hood door is hinged at the front. |
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45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001 Posts: 4081 Location: Mid Peninsula, Ca.
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 1:07 am Post subject: |
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Probably a thin metal frame with a screw at each corner that has to be removed then it lifts up.
The serial number may be engraved/stamped into the lip of the view opening if the box is square with no notch in the front which is pre 1916 design. _________________ The best camera ever made is the one that YOU enjoy using and produces the image quality that satifies YOU. |
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camz
Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 138 Location: Southern CA
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 1:13 am Post subject: |
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Do you mean screws located inside the hood?
I've seen some, but it's rather difficult to get your hand plus
a screwdriver inside and still be able to see what you're doing.
I believe the camera dates to 1910. |
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45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001 Posts: 4081 Location: Mid Peninsula, Ca.
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 1:30 am Post subject: |
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No, they should be on the outside perimeter, one at each corner or near the corner front and rear. _________________ The best camera ever made is the one that YOU enjoy using and produces the image quality that satifies YOU. |
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camz
Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 138 Location: Southern CA
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 1:47 am Post subject: |
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Okay. No, the only screws I've seen are inside.
Two at the front, and four at the back. |
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45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001 Posts: 4081 Location: Mid Peninsula, Ca.
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:09 am Post subject: |
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If the screw heads are parallel to the base of the hood then use a 6 inch #0 or #1 slot screwdriver to remove them. They should be #0 or #1 brass 1/4 to 3/16 long.
Its been 15 years since I had a 1915 RB Auto. _________________ The best camera ever made is the one that YOU enjoy using and produces the image quality that satifies YOU. |
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camz
Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 138 Location: Southern CA
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:02 am Post subject: |
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Thanks so much for your help!
I removed the 6 screws and the hood was free.
You need at least a 10" long screwdriver with a blade not wider
than 4mm.
Using a mini flashlight helps. Turn the camera on its side, in case
you drop the screwdriver. |
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