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An Update on the Mitchell FC Friction Head

July 16, 2020 / Cameras Support, Restoration / Friction Head, Mitchell Camera, Mitchell Camera Co, Mitchell FC, Restoration

After much struggle, hammering, prying, wiggling, pushing, and pulling, I was finally able to completely disassemble this much abused unit. It is shown here in its current state, all the pieces cleaned for rust, petrified grease, and stripped of the old, crumbling paint. I still need to make a couple more parts before everything gets masked and is ready for paint and reassembly. It’s coming together nicely.

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