Richard Wood Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Hi there. I am in need of some spare parts for the old Strand Optique[/url] profiles and wondered if any of you could help. I am in need of the following... 9x Focus Knobs 4 to 6x Condenser Lenses (I need 4 but 2 more as spares would be a good plan I think) 1x Shutter Lock off knob. Have any of you got these parts which are spare/sitting on a shelf or do you know where I should try next? Do you also happen to know if any of these parts are used in other strand lanterns. I guess the most important parts to be an exact match are the condensor lenses. I have contacted some of the names on the Strand Archive page but no joy as yet. Many Thanks for your time, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanhill Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Hi Richard, I would try Jim Laws, he may have some of what you are looking for. jimlawslighting@btconnect.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Edwards Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 The focus and tilt lock knobs are easy enough to replace. A quick look through the RS catalogue (or similar)should provide some inspiration. From memory the tilt lock is an M10 thread and the focus is M6. The glassware will be more difficult. If you can identify the lens spec it'd probably be worth talking to somebody like British Optical, who used to make a good chunk of the lenses for Strand. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 These are the knobs which I think will do the job. http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/knobs/6319091/ I have contacted Jim Laws but not yet had a reply. I am really concerned that the lenses are going to cost me the earth! By adding reflectors these lanterns will be like new but that will also be a long shot. I was hoping (and I still am) that somebody would say 'oh, Ive got 8 spare you can have... for free'. Here's hoping. I thank you for your comments thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyro_gearloose Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I was hoping (and I still am) that somebody would say 'oh, Ive got 8 spare you can have... for free'. Here's hoping. Keep hoping! We've had to replace the condensor optics in some of our 1200W ADB profiles before. I believe the aspheric lens that sits closest to the lamp cost somewhere around £80.Edmund Optics may be able to help you out as they have some aspheric condensors for about £50. Not sure they'll cope with the heat, but you could always ask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXGirl Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 The part no for the Optique Condensor lens is 60/B084, in case anyone has one on the shelf. I don't believe there were any other Strand condensor lanterns. You might try Robert Juliat or LDR as they do condensor profile lanterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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