Does anyone need a ground glass?

[vickersdc]

Hi there,

If anyone is interested, I would be willing to make a couple of ground glass screens, up to 8x10 for free (well, other than postage costs). I have some glass left over from a recent project, and if I can help a couple of people out then that would be great.

As well as being ground, the edges would be cleaned and the corners clipped. If you are interested then let me know and I'll tell you exactly what I'd need to know to make them up.

Cheers,
David.

[Peter Black]

Hi David

I've got a pretty old whole plate camera with an equally old screen that could usefully be replaced. I'll step aside meantime though, since someone might drop by with a broken /damaged GG whose need is greater than mine. :)

Thanks, Peter

[vickersdc]

Hello Peter,

That's fine - you were the first to reply! So, can you either reply to this, or PM me, with the overall dimensions (mm) of the glass screen, and if you want them to have clipped corners also jot down how far back from the imaginary corner you want them clipped (I say imaginary because if you've got a clipped screen there won't be any corners!).

I can draw the lines on for you, or leave it blank for you to draw your own lines on. Let me know.

Cheers,
David.

[Peter Black]

PM sent

[vickersdc]

PM received - thanks Peter, I think I've got all I need. I'll set to work over the weekend for you.

Cheers,
David.

[vickersdc]

Peter: quick update - the glass is cut to size and I'll be grinding the edges smooth this evening. If I get the opportunity I'll grind the screen tomorrow.

[RalphLambrecht]

Peter: quick update - the glass is cut to size and I'll be grinding the edges smooth this evening. If I get the opportunity I'll grind the screen tomorrow.

David

I think you've got the sequence of events wrong.

You make the first for an enemy, the second for a friend and the third for yourself.

Just kidding, I thing this is really great of you!

[vickersdc]

Hi Ralph,

Well this is the second one...

Cheers,
David.

[vickersdc]

I'm ahead of myself, since the wife spent the evening doing some stained glass work, I figured that I would amuse myself by continuing with the ground glass!

So, here it is so far - the first image shows the glass cut to size based on a template drawn up on paper, although it's quite hard to see against the paper.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4160736461_ce29f927f4.jpg

And here it is after the first grinding. I'm just holding it up behind my FKD whilst I was photographing a pineapple (don't ask!). All seems to be well so far...


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4160738697_169b184fd1.jpg

[brian d]

And here it is after the first grinding.

Up till seeing this picture I thought the GG in my camera's was all in pretty good shape

[vickersdc]

Up till seeing this picture I thought the GG in my camera's was all in pretty good shape

Does that mean you want to put in an 'order'? :p

[vickersdc]

I've been asked to make a diffuser for a condenser enlarger, and one option for fixing might be to drill holes at either end of the glass - enabling it to be screwed directly to some sort of frame (also easier to hang up on a hook when not using it!).

Just thought I'd post this image, 1) for the original requester, and 2) in case anybody else needs anything!

I've had a few requests for stuff - from Scotland, Turkey and Malaysia! And I thought this was a UK only thread :p

If there's enough interest, I could get some more glass but I would have to charge for making this stuff as I'm going to get to the end of my few left over pieces fairly quickly!


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4162221493_b13942c5c4.jpg

[brian d]

Does that mean you want to put in an 'order'?

Not right now, all of mine are "useable" but the sample you show sure is nice and bright

[vickersdc]

Quick update to Peter, Gonzalo and Aqmal - here are your screens ready to go into their envelopes! I've protected them by sandwiching the glass between two sheets of hardboard and then taping the edges. I should be sending them tomorrow (Wednesday) and lets hope they make their journey safely!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/4169962704_f1525da82d.jpg

David.
PS: Nolan, I'm just about to cut yours, and I'll endeavour to get it sent tomorrow as well.

[Peter Black]

That's really great David, in fact it's just like it was Christmas!:D:D

[vickersdc]

To Peter, Gonzalo, Aqmal and Nolan: all your ground glass screens are in the post and winging their way to you :)

Do let me know how you get on, any problems (hopefully not!) drop me a line.

Cheers,
David.

[Peter Black]

I'll let you know as soon as it arrives. :)

Thanks, Peter

[Dave Dawson]

I wouldn't say that I NEED a new screen for my MPP 5x4 Technical camera but it definitly looks very old (by modern standards) and is probably 30 years old. It is reasonably clean but not very bright or fine! If you need another project to do between Christmas and the New Year I would pay your expences....PM me if you are 'up for it'

Cheers Dave

[Peter Black]

David,

I've been away today, but I called my work and was told that a flat package had arrived for me. Further update tomorrow! :p

Peter

[Peter Black]

ARRGGGHHHH!!!!!!!! Gotta say that the package looked great and felt great, but when I got past the padded bag and cut the edge tape, the GG was broken into many pieces. :( :mad: I generally stick up for the Royal Mail when they get a hard time, but on this occasion they've come up as zeros rather than heros.:(:(

Still can't thank you enough for all your time, trouble and effort on such a generous gesture David, so name your charity for the donation as they shouldn't lose out because of the PO. And many, many thanks once again!:)

Peter