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1-Jun-2011, 06:47
Hey guys,
I've done the usual searches, but didn't find much...
I've got a 4x5 Graflex RB that I'm working on, and the bellows is probably going to need replacement...I was going to try and salvage it with tape and black silicone just to make it a shooter, but I think it's probably too far gone even for that. Soooo...I'm pretty sure I can see how the front unscrews, but the back end looks like it's buried in there. Anyone had one of these apart? It's been converted to a Graphic back, and I haven't had it off yet. Can you get the rear of the bellows out without completely removing the shutter gear? Hope so, since the shutter is working fine and I'd rather not dig into that part of it if possible. Also, anyone know of a source for a replacement bellows, or is that a custom job?
Thoughts?
Thanks!
Scott
I've done the usual searches, but didn't find much...
I've got a 4x5 Graflex RB that I'm working on, and the bellows is probably going to need replacement...I was going to try and salvage it with tape and black silicone just to make it a shooter, but I think it's probably too far gone even for that. Soooo...I'm pretty sure I can see how the front unscrews, but the back end looks like it's buried in there. Anyone had one of these apart? It's been converted to a Graphic back, and I haven't had it off yet. Can you get the rear of the bellows out without completely removing the shutter gear? Hope so, since the shutter is working fine and I'd rather not dig into that part of it if possible. Also, anyone know of a source for a replacement bellows, or is that a custom job?
Thoughts?
Thanks!
Scott