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restless1
Joined: 26 Feb 2009
Posts: 15
PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:57 am   Post subject: Source for bellows

Does anyone know of a source for bellows to fit a Crown Graphic 23?
Thanks,
Gerry
mopar_guy
Joined: 07 Aug 2008
Posts: 126
PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 3:16 am

Gerry,
What is wrong with the bellows?

Dave
restless1
Joined: 26 Feb 2009
Posts: 15
PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 3:25 am

Hi Dave,
The inner and outer bellows separated at one fold. It hung down some, unless fully extended. I got a tip on using a hypodermic to inject adhesive between the inner and outer shells. I did that and it seems to have worked. I am going to run some film thru it, as soon as the weather improves some. It's rainy and chilly here! Mid August and supposed to be summer. Anyway, if this works, I'll probably just go with that fix. If not, I guess try and find a bellows.
mopar_guy
Joined: 07 Aug 2008
Posts: 126
PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 1:20 pm

That's a common problem with the 2x3 Pacemakers. I had a speed Graphic with the same problem. Contact Cement is the best fix. Has lasted several years with no problems. It is easier to get to that seam if you fold down the infinity stops and take the front standard off of the rails.

Dave
restless1
Joined: 26 Feb 2009
Posts: 15
PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 3:08 pm

Glad to hear that. I used Pliobond, which, I think, is the same as contact cement.
C. Henry
Joined: 13 Dec 2005
Posts: 360
PostPosted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:37 pm

Restless1;

You are right. Pliobond is a specific brand of contact cement.

C. Henry
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