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Replacing Agfa Record bellows

Started by Paul Ron, Dec 25, 2007, 05:48 PM

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Fallisphoto

Dec 25, 2007, 05:48 PM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
I have a new bellows that I think will fit, but can't figure out how to get the old bellows out. There is a plate that covers the back of the bellows. The rollers and film rails are part of this plate. I've drilled out the 4 rivets that seem to be h

Paul Ron

Dec 28, 2007, 12:04 AM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
Take the rollers off, remove the 2 screws on each side, then pry off the plate.

Fallisphoto

Dec 28, 2007, 07:36 PM #2 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
Paul, this is not an Isolette, but an old Record. It doesn't have screws. It is held together by brass rivets, and I have already drilled them out. I'm thinking mine might be epoxied down as well, because it still doesn't budge. Other possib

Fallisphoto

Jan 01, 2008, 12:33 AM #3 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
Well, for those of you who have been hanging on the edge of your seats, the plate is glued down at top and bottom, and the bottom is also held in place by the tripod socket.

Paul Ron

Jan 01, 2008, 04:49 PM #4 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
There's always a way. Thanks, for the advice on the record.  
 
I've done em but can never remeber which is which, figure em out as they come in.