For the photographer who is also an experienced woodworker, building your own plate camera is a great accomplishment. I have applied my many years of making plate cameras into two how-to books.
I aim these books to the experienced woodworker who is familiar with some traditional joinery. Some of the joinery such as the hand-cut dovetails may be substituted with box joints or finger joints. Mitered spline joints may be used in place of the mortise & tenon joints used in the books. Though aimed at the experienced woodcrafter, I feel that those with limited experience may be able modify the methods and techniques to fit their needs.
In the books, I cover all aspects of the camera making process; including lens selection, adapting my measurements for your needs, ground glass, making the acrylic inserts, brass-work, and more. 3D diagrams and color photos help you to visualize the process.
Diagrams within the body of the books are in inches; however, those same diagrams in mm are reprinted in the back of each book.
Books are spiral bound so they will lay flat on workbench tops. Printed on 60# paper with laminated cover. Typed print is larger than normal to ease reading from a distance in the woodshop.
Click on each button for more details and ordering info.
I aim these books to the experienced woodworker who is familiar with some traditional joinery. Some of the joinery such as the hand-cut dovetails may be substituted with box joints or finger joints. Mitered spline joints may be used in place of the mortise & tenon joints used in the books. Though aimed at the experienced woodcrafter, I feel that those with limited experience may be able modify the methods and techniques to fit their needs.
In the books, I cover all aspects of the camera making process; including lens selection, adapting my measurements for your needs, ground glass, making the acrylic inserts, brass-work, and more. 3D diagrams and color photos help you to visualize the process.
Diagrams within the body of the books are in inches; however, those same diagrams in mm are reprinted in the back of each book.
Books are spiral bound so they will lay flat on workbench tops. Printed on 60# paper with laminated cover. Typed print is larger than normal to ease reading from a distance in the woodshop.
Click on each button for more details and ordering info.
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My life these days......
Hello all, things change and life moves on. After making wood cameras for nearly 10 years, I am now working in real estate in Woodland Park, Colorado. Woodland Park is near Colorado Springs. So, if you know anyone needing a realtor in this area, keep me in mind. I put the same devotion and hard-work ethic in my new work as I did in my camera-making.
www.ColoradoHomeChoice.com
Also, I run a "network" of realtors who specialize in Luxury Mountain Homes in Colorado.
www.MountainHomeSpecialists.com
My life these days......
Hello all, things change and life moves on. After making wood cameras for nearly 10 years, I am now working in real estate in Woodland Park, Colorado. Woodland Park is near Colorado Springs. So, if you know anyone needing a realtor in this area, keep me in mind. I put the same devotion and hard-work ethic in my new work as I did in my camera-making.
www.ColoradoHomeChoice.com
Also, I run a "network" of realtors who specialize in Luxury Mountain Homes in Colorado.
www.MountainHomeSpecialists.com
