Take-up spool

[Kreeki]

I'm taking delivery of my first ever Leica next week, a IIIF BD. The problem I have is it won't have a take-up spool. Would it be possible to use one from an early Fed or Zorki? Failing that does anyone know where I could pick one up at a reasonable price? I have tried ebay. I'm in the UK by the way.

Cheers!

[FrankS]

Try contacting a Leica repair shop in the UK. Good luck!

[Ljós]

http://www.angelfire.com/biz/Leica/spool.html

Cheers!

[Livesteamer]

I think the Fed/Zorki spools will work. Try Fedka dot com as he is a reliable supplier and may have some. Good Luck. Joe

[-Nash-]

I've bought several FED\Zorki spools before. Only one of them could fit in my Leica.
Strangely enough, it also fits my brother's Canon IVSB.

I ended up buying a replacement from CRR, which fits fine in the Leica...but does not fit the Canon IVSB!

[David Hughes]

Most of the well known dealers or repairers should have one. I'd try Malcolm Taylor first. Or get a FED/Zorki one without the extending centre piece. There's a thread about them somewhere.

EDIT: Try this thread: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1736843#post1736843

Regards, David

[Kreeki]

Thank you all for the advice. I have tried to contact Malcolm Taylor using this address: malcolmtaylor000@btconnect.com . Anyone know if that's the correct email for him? I have received no reply as yet.

Cheers

[Simon Bruxelles]

Last time I asked Malcolm said he doesn't use email or the internet. Best to try phoning him.

[Kreeki]

Ok, will do! Is this the correct number: 01568 770 542 ?

[David Hughes]

Ok, will do! Is this the correct number: 01568 770 542 ?

Hi,

Yes, that's his number; I should have mentioned it.

Regards, David