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Archive 2011 · substitution for Lee Foundation Kit?

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p.1 #1 · substitution for Lee Foundation Kit?

I had a part of the locking mechanism fall off my Lee Foundation Kit and it's useless now. My 4x6 filters are also pretty useless without the kit as I don't like to manually hold them.

My normal stores all have it on backorder, so I was wondering if there was a good solution from another brand, or if anyone knew of a vendor that was selling foundation kits.

Thanks!

Dec 09, 2011 at 05:55 PM

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p.1 #2 · substitution for Lee Foundation Kit?

have you tried the filter connection for parts?

and no there really isn't an equivelent replacement for the lee holder. there are a few also rans but fall short if working FF

Dec 09, 2011 at 06:08 PM

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p.1 #3 · substitution for Lee Foundation Kit?

I have not, I will look into that I guess.

It's really a bummer that such an important piece of equipment is so tough to replace.

Dec 09, 2011 at 06:48 PM

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p.1 #4 · substitution for Lee Foundation Kit?

call them. they are the most helpful people. they also have excellent prices on product in the US

www.2filter.com

Dec 09, 2011 at 06:59 PM

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p.1 #5 · substitution for Lee Foundation Kit?

B&H also normally stocks all the little parts for the filter holder, all though stock status is always a concern with anything from Lee. By checking a fair number of places, you may be able to find the parts you need even if it is generally a hard thing to come up with.

Dec 09, 2011 at 09:28 PM

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p.1 #6 · substitution for Lee Foundation Kit?

The "Starter Kit" is similar to the foundation kit.

Dec 09, 2011 at 11:51 PM

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p.1 #7 · substitution for Lee Foundation Kit?

oh yeah the first thing i did when i got my holder years ago was to just put a little dab of glue on the threaded portion of the lock knob to keep it in place.

Dec 10, 2011 at 01:07 AM

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p.1 #8 · substitution for Lee Foundation Kit?

B&H has the locking part in stock:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/149383-REG/LEE_Filters_SCH_Spring_Clip_Housing_for.html

Dec 10, 2011 at 04:00 PM

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p.1 #9 · substitution for Lee Foundation Kit?

Thanks Roland. That is exactly the piece I was needing

Dec 12, 2011 at 10:01 PM

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p.1 #10 · substitution for Lee Foundation Kit?

put a dab of superglue on the tip of the threading to hold the knurled knob in place. no need for anything more then that

Dec 12, 2011 at 10:07 PM

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