Bellows Construction

[Perspective]

Hello,

Does anyone have any info, links, or better yet, info on, or links to books relating to detailed information on camera construction; in particular, at this stage; how to build a good quality set of bellows? - I have a couple of projects in mind;

Bellows repair; Kodak 4x5 Masterview, and potential conversion of a 138 Durst to 8x10.


I hope all is well,

Thank you,

Respectfully,


David

P.S I have been reading this forum, for years - thank you, for the information, and inspiration.

[Barry Kirsten]

There are lots of resources for bellows making. The best I think is by JB Harlin, here: https://www.jbhphoto.com/articles/bellows-building/

It's not an exact science by any means, but very doable. I've built several bellows using Harlin's text, with good results. Good luck.

[Tin Can]

and I found my Puter will read the instructions outloud!

I have fooled with Puter talking text many times

I use audio books daily

[Dan Dozer]

You can also pick up a copy of Restoring Classic & Collectable Cameras by Thomas Tomosy. It has a chapter that tells all about making the bellows and was the book I used when I learned it.