Replacement Bellows for RB Graflex 2x3?

[Vince Lupo]

Hey there -- Does anyone know of an outfit in the US that makes replacement bellows? Specifically I'm looking to have a replacement set of bellows for my RB Graflex 2x3. The focusing bellows are rather small, and the only ones I've seen on eBay are for larger Graflexes, Crown Graphics etc.

If anyone knows of any good sources, I'd be very appreciative. Many thanks!

 

[johannielscom]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacemen...829597?hash=item41ffd20a9d:g:o90AAOSwrtteYIdX might fit the bill (the camera). I have a red one on my Horseman 970 and it's a real looker now.

Or, get in touch with these guys and ask for a bellows in Graflex 2x3 sizes.

Make sure you don't order bellows for a Horseman VH-R, those have rectangular bellows and will not fit the 970, 980, 985 series!

 

[Vince Lupo]

Thanks for the link. In the meantime I found a fellow in England who makes custom bellows, and he'll fit them to the frames. Only thing is I have to send the originals to him. Ah well - off they go!

 

[wjlapier]

Thanks for the link. In the meantime I found a fellow in England who makes custom bellows, and he'll fit them to the frames. Only thing is I have to send the originals to him. Ah well - off they go!

Sandeha Lynch?

If so, he does excellent work. I have several bellows cameras he’s brought back to life.

 

[Vince Lupo]

Sandeha Lynch?

If so, he does excellent work. I have several bellows cameras he’s brought back to life.

No Custom Bellows Ltd in Birmingham, Keith Lowe. My repair guru, Frank Marshman, swears by him.

 

[Nokton48]

Hey Vince,

I have had three custom Sinar Norma Bellows made recently by Keith at Custom Bellows, I think you will be delighted. Usually it's back out the door in a couple of days? They are the best. They used to make bellows for Sinar and many others!

Sinar Norma Special Bellows 1 by Nokton48, on Flickr

 

[Vince Lupo]

Hey Vince,

I have had three custom Sinar Norma Bellows made recently by Keith at Custom Bellows, I think you will be delighted. Usually it's back out the door in a couple of days? They are the best. They used to make bellows for Sinar and many others!

Sinar Norma Special Bellows 1 by Nokton48, on Flickr

Yeah not bad for a company that's been around since 1895 🙂

I'm anticipating about 5 weeks before I see them - likely 2 weeks for Keith to receive them in the mail, then another 2 weeks for me to receive them back. I'll be sure to post a photo of the finished product!

I'm getting them done in a nice dark racy green! Stand back kids.....