Having seen the plethora of drill mount screwless frames that have become available since the introduction of Silhouette Titans, we are now working with the Marchon Airlock frames.
Before going further, let me just say that- next to the Titans- the Airlocks are probably the second best drill mount system I've seen. The Charmant and Safilo versions that we have recently tried have both been banished from our shop!
Okay then, on to the Airlocks. If memory serves, there used to be an engineer/cartoonist named "Rube" who drew comics of simple processes that had been hopelessly complicated by spuriously added additional steps and procedures. I think Mr. Rube's grandson must now work for Marchon!
I mean, come on... you have to change the drill bit twice per lens! In fact, there are no less than five different pins and bits used to do each lens (a placement pin, a large drill bit, a burr, an installation thumb tack, and a triangular setting device). Geesh!
On the other hand, I have to admit that the finished product seems more likely to come out on axis and feels more secure than the Titans. Of course, it should feel more secure- considering the relatively mammoth size of the pin that goes through the lens. The other major advantage of the Marchon product I see is the ease with which you can dismount the lens (though I have to wonder if the lens will dismount itself over time).
Anyone have opinions on the Airlock product (or any other drill mount that I may have yet to try)? I appreciate seeing the opinions and experiences of fellow drill mounters!
Pete
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