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phillip2446
Joined: 28 Feb 2023
Posts: 1
PostPosted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:26 pm   Post subject: aperture curtain snapped on both sides

i just brought this graflex rb 4x5 series B from ebay. finally opened it up to try it out. the seller packed it really well. i tested the different shutter curtains and when i got to 0, the aperture curtain snapped on both sides. how do i fix this? can i glue it back together or do i have to replace the shutter? i love this camera. i would attach a photo but i don't know how to on this forurm.

thanks in advance for the help.

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AJDphoto
Joined: 11 Apr 2004
Posts: 8
PostPosted: Sun May 21, 2023 7:22 pm

I have heard of some people using "sail tape" or some sort of spinnaker sail repair tape, cut to the width of the curtain edge of course, to replace or re-inforce the broken parts. The tape is very thin and needs to be and is adhesive on one side.
You could try this
jerryg
Joined: 04 Apr 2017
Posts: 74
PostPosted: Tue May 23, 2023 7:47 pm

i use rip stop fabric usually used for boat tops. it's very thin and very strong! if you pay for postage i can send you some. also, pliobond glue is the best stuff i have found, it's been used in the camera industry for decades. drop me a message or contact me at my FB page, Graflex Garage
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