A good introduction to bellows making?

[svlindbe]

It is kind of strange: The original question has had 19 responses so far, but not one answer.. :-) Still, many of you have pointed to useful sites and shared valuable information regarding bellows making. Thank you! More tips and useful experiences, anybody?

Svein Lindberg

[Randy H]

For stiffeners, try using about 65 lb paper. "LIGHTLY spray it with lacquer. Let it dry thoroughly. Comes out roughly about the same stiffness and all as that stuff they iriginally used. Then look at local leather supply for pigskin splits. Look for pieces large enough, and the thinnest they have, to cover them with. If you look at For Sale section for Brand Camera, that is how those were redone. I carefully dismantled old bellows, and rebuilt with the leather splits. Soft and supple and easy to wotk with, and holds creases really well. Compresses easy and tight.