P3D Spicer Mounts

["Ray Moxom" <raymoxom@xxxxxxxxxx>]

In P3D-3211 Mark Hatfield <HatfieldMk@xxxxxxx> wrote:

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But as is always the case, the more one learns the more questions one can
think to ask. Specifically with regard to Spicer mounts, are these best when
used alone or in conjunction with an aluminum mount? The basis for my
question rests with the fact that Aluminum mounts have channels that assure
vertical alignment and allow for horizontal adjustment. I have a few
examples of Spicer mounts (thanks again DR T!) and while these are of an
extremely high quality cardboard, they are absent any sort of channel or
other mounting guide. I am concerned that I may find myself suffering from a
multitude of mounting errors. I know that there are several mounting guides
and jigs available, but is seems that the potential for error grows with
each separate operation required in mounting. Once again I anxiously await
your thoughts and inputs on this matter.
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While you do need a mounting jig for mounting slides in cardboard mounts,
the jig can be relatively simple and hand made. Once mastered mounting in
cardboard is simple and extremely accurate. There is a Spicer mounting Jig
available locally (Australia), it may also be sold in the US by those that
sell the mounts. It is a compact jig made from laser machined acrylic.
Separately I will email you a "pdf" file on mounting in card that was
written some time ago by Sydney Stereo Club member, Allan Griffin. The
article was published in Stereoscopy a few years ago.

Ray Moxom




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