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PhilW
Joined: 19 Aug 2021
Posts: 4
PostPosted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 6:36 am   Post subject: Plastic strap & bellows?

My new (1954) Pacemaker Speed Graphic 2x3 is fitted with a black plastic strap. It looks the same design as the leather one on my Century.

Does anyone know if this is the original strap or an aftermarket?

Also the PSG bellows are black plastic.

The bellows don't look too bad aesthetically - but the strap is awful and detracts from the overall look and quality...
45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 5:32 pm

Download: https://graflex.org/manuals/23-Pacemaker-Speed-and-Crown-Graphic.pdf
Use the 45 service manual for the 23 if you need instructions.
https://graflex.org/manuals/45-Pacemaker-Speed-and-Crown-Graphic.pdf

The handle should be leather, the bellows should be vinyl.
PhilW
Joined: 19 Aug 2021
Posts: 4
PostPosted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 5:43 pm

Thanks for the download parts pdf

On page 5 it lists the handle (24) with what appears to be 2 different options. One leather and one plastic...
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