The Optical Magic Lantern Journal (October 1893)

146 The Optical Magic Lantern Journal and Photographic Enlarger. a small note book. the purpose of making any notes therein that may be deemed advisable. The names of business houses which will be mentioned from time to time, should also find a place here. It will save trouble in looking up such when wanted. Measurements, diagrams, anything that my brother builder thinks may help and be of assistance to him, should go into the book. One thing I would impress in the kindest spirit’ possible, and the first that may be noted is, if at any time the student should not quite understand or see clearly tbe idea intended to be conveyed, he is at liberty through the post to ask for further information, and by enclosing a stamped directed envelope shall receive a reply | in due course. There are parts of a lanternist’s outfit no doubt, that would be found impracticable by a large proportion of amateur mechanics to 1 Keeping it exclusively for . accomplish ; either for lack of tools, some of : which are very large and costly ; but wherever © allow for turn over inside the lid and front. a difficulty occurs in the way described, advice | will be given, as tothe best means of overcoming | it, so that any part of the work can be purchased in a finished state from the mahogany body, to the receiving tubes for the lens ' bottom and front. jackets. Instruction will be laid down for making the wooden body or outer lantern; the metal lining or inner lantern; the brass front in its entirety, which includes a vack-work roller curtain; the back curtain, travelling case, &c. How and where to purchase the materials and requirements, with their approximate costs. Patience and elbow grease are essential to a we begin and proceed with determination. Remember the old rhyme— ‘Work away readily, slowly and steadily, Making your metal boys, into coin fast; Weighing the gold; now out-Throwing the dross; now out— And ne'er think of troubles, that's long ago past.” (To be continued.) Cheap Camera and Lantern Slide Case, By Gro. Kiusurn. Perhaps some of our readers have wished for a camera case of a lighter character than than | those usually sold by photographic dealers. | Being in want of such an one myself, I at last decided to make one which I will describe for the benefit of those who wish to have one. First procure some strong mill-board about 1-8th in. thick, and one yard of black bookbinders’ cloth at one shilling per yard, If the miil-board is in one picce, and of sufficient size, mark out adraught similar to the drawing given, with a sharp knife cut through the outside lines. Next cut the cross lines but not through, only half way, and fold each part backwards so as to form a box, Some narrow pieces of cotton or linen must be glued on the front ends, bottom, and corners of lid where the cut pieces meet. Before fastening together as just stated, cut out of the bookbinders’ cloth & piece a little larger than the mill-board, to Having got the corners joined, next proceed to put on the cloth, using either a thin solution of glue or good flour paste. Begin with the lid first, then down the back, following on with the The ends are lastly covered; » next fix on the handle, which can be cut out of : iia : | stronger than those used on purses. long job. And ‘tis impossible to complete unless | j; but for durability, stout leather to any desired shape, or one may be purchased ready cut from any dealer in photographic fittings. ‘lo hold the lid fast, a clasp such as is used on pocket purses, and pattern portfolios is very suirable. Icannot say who supplies them, as those I have used have been taken off the latter article, and are much A brass eyelet hole is made in the lid, as shown by dot, which fits on to a brass pin in the clasp when opened back, and which holds the lid secure when fastened. The inside can be lined with dark green flannel or baize. When the case is thoroughly dry, give it a good coating of varnish and you will have a case that you need not be ashamed of. I am about to make some cases in this form for the purpose of carrying lantern j slides inas I think they will be very handy and | convenient to take to meetings. : be glued to the sides if it is required. For light Grooving can ness and cheapness corrugated paper will answer; wood, rubber, or metal grooving is far the best. Ihave not given any dimensions as to size, but leave that to individual requirements. “CREAM” (of the World’s Fact, Fun aud Fancy) is the title of a new weekly penny paper, which, under the Editorship of Mr. Francis George Heath, will shortly appear.