bellows pinhole repair, 4x5 Speed...

[Dean Taylor]

hello--

Please advise as to preferred method of bellows repair--pinholes in Speed Graphic bellows.

Two remedies came up in my search: 1) black fabric paint (apparently a WalMart item), and 2) "Brush-On Electrical Tape" by Blue Magic, Inc., Conroe, TX

Any repair success stories to share, protocols, etc., gratefully received!

Best,

Dean

[Alan Gales]

I used Star brite Liquid Electrical Tape on the bellows of a Crown Graphic and it worked great. I treated both the inside and the outside of the bellows for three holes and a rough spot.

If you go the liquid electrical tape route take your time and be careful. The stuff is real stringy.

Good luck to you with the repair.

[EASmithV]

+1 for liquid electrical tape. USed it on my 4x5, 8x10, and an old polaroid.

[rjs003]

Used liquid electrical tape on several bellows repairs. Let it dry overnight before closing the folds together.

[tessar]

I've used the Bostick & Sullivan patch kit for camera bellows with great success, not expensive:
http://www.bostick-sullivan.com/cart/home.php?cat=16
For pinholes, the dacron fabric isn't necessary, of course.

[Dean Taylor]

thank you, one and all!