Graham.W
Newbie
Hi All
I've not long had my Barnack Leicas - and after seeing the horrific prices that genuine ABLON film trimming tools go for, I thought I would share these with you as an idea. (sorry if this is off topic or has already been suggested)
I've had these 2 units 3D printed (3 parts in total) using open source .STL files I found online - total cost of what you see here is £2.79 - plus shipping etc..
I used an old guitar string as the metal pin in the hinge.
They work really well - the hinged one is easier to use IMHO. If you are a collector then OK, I understand the originality of the Leica unit but for day to day use I'm sticking with these !
I've not long had my Barnack Leicas - and after seeing the horrific prices that genuine ABLON film trimming tools go for, I thought I would share these with you as an idea. (sorry if this is off topic or has already been suggested)
I've had these 2 units 3D printed (3 parts in total) using open source .STL files I found online - total cost of what you see here is £2.79 - plus shipping etc..
I used an old guitar string as the metal pin in the hinge.
They work really well - the hinged one is easier to use IMHO. If you are a collector then OK, I understand the originality of the Leica unit but for day to day use I'm sticking with these !
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Larry Cloetta
Veteran
Looks good. You could go into business at £5 and make a tidy profit. People who use Barnacks have become used to doing without, however, just using a rusty knife or their broken teeth to gnaw off the excess in a serviceable way, as someone is sure to point out. It’s a source of pride.
Nice job, though.
hap
Well-known
That's a nicely executed cutting guide. I kind of wished I had one in the "beginning" to get the hang more quickly as to what I needed to do. Eventually, I used scissors and trial and mostly error. Finally, figured that tearing the film by hand worked just fine , if careful.
I think it's part of the barnack "mystique"
I think it's part of the barnack "mystique"
laurentb
Established
Hi, I'm using the hinged one ( I printed 3, the latent is looking much better but all work great). 3D printing is really a great thing for such gadgets
newst
Well-known
All nice, but I found it not that difficult to trim the leader by hand with a sharp pair of scissors. It doesn't really have to be that precise. It might look prettier but once the film is in the camera who will ever know?
MJ Buckpitt
Well-known
Nice job, was it a wired G, A, D or E?