[LargeFormat] Bellows in cold weather

[Robert Mayrand]

Where is lexsol available. Is this something usually use for shoes??? Can it
be use on colored leather also?
Thanks

Robert
Mtl, Quebec

On 12/21/01 12:27 PM, "Les Newcomer" <lnphoto@twmi.rr.com> wrote:

> Not that Ken Hough needs any collaboration, but this is the same stuff
> Henry Ford Museum uses to treat all of their 19th century horse tack.
> 
> Les
> 
> Ken Hough wrote:
>> 
>> 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.
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>> Berea, Ohio
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