[LargeFormat] Bellows in cold weather

[Ken Hough]

Hello John,
Have they ever been treated?
If not, get some Lexsol in the BROWN bottle. Apply liberaly
and let it sit an hour or so. Wipe more on and then wipe that off.
Polish with a good grade of black shoe polish. 
What you are doing is replacing the oils that have dried out. The show 
polish seals them in. Do this every 6months or so.
I have Deardorff 8x10 # 17. The old mad who gave it to me hardly used it 
the last 40 years. But he treated the bellows every birthday. This camera is 
from 1924 and the bellows are perfect. 
Ken

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Hi folks,
I recently purchased a 8x10 Century Universal camera that has a leather
bellows. I'm planning on do some shooting in the cold and snow. What
precautions should i use in these conditions.
Should I extend my bellows before it gets cold?
What treatments do people use on leather bellows?
Also looking to purchase 5x7 & 8x10 filmholders and a 8x10 enlarger if
anyone one is selling.
I would like to thank Clive and every one else for the time they take in
replying to this list. I would not be doing largeformat without it!
Have a safe and
Merry Christmas!
John
John Harmon Images, Inc.
www.JohnHarmon.com
Berea, Ohio



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