Attaching Bellows for Kodak Century 9 Restoration

[JCGamble]

I've got a Kodak No9 Century Camera almost done. The bellows are functional now and attached to the rear standard (as they were when I got it) but not the front. Any suggestions on a non-destructive way of reattaching them to the front standard. They were originally attached with small furniture style tacks it seems. I welcome any suggestions and thank you in advance.

 

[shutterfinger]

Non Flammable Contact Cement.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-Weldwood-32-fl-oz-Nonflammable-Contact-Cement-25332/100174435
unfortunately it does not come in smaller containers.

 

[John Koehrer]

The tacks were original use, Contact cement is much more permanent.
Either way will do it, but if the back end is already done, I'd go with the contact cement.
Pliobond brand comes in smaller bottles but isn't non-flammable. Actually any brand will work, including
weather stripping cement for cars. OH, NO! say it ain't true.

 

[shutterfinger]

Pliobond is a brand name. Their contact cement is solvent based just like Weldwood's. This type of contact cement bonds instantly and any residue must be removed with a strong solvent.

Non Flammable contact cement is latex/neoprene based. It can be diluted with water if needed. Dried residue rubs off easily. Apply and assemble while wet then clamp when in the correct position. Dries in 15 to 30 minutes, full cure in a few days. Can be put to use in a few hours. Easy to separate for the first day or two. Difficult to separate a month later but can be done if needed. Stays pliable not brittle like other glues.

 

[AgX]

Well, classic contact cement is neprene based too.

Anyway, a interesting hint at the water-based version. I never tried it. But it seems to be an outcome for some tasks.

 

[GregW]

You can thin the non water soluble weldwood stuff with acetone and brush it on, making for a much neater job. Use a throw away stiff bristle brush.

 

[wcarroll]

I recently installed a new bellows on my Anniversary Speed Graphic and used the non flammable contact cement that shutterfinger recommends. It worked great for this application. For something like this you really need a little working time to get the bellows in the right position and then clamped in place while the cement cures.

 

[frobozz]

McMaster Carr sells the non-flammable stuff in 16 oz containers:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#contact-cement/

Duncan

 

[AgX]

For european markets:

"Pattex 'green' without solvents"

http://www.pattex.de/do-it-yourself...echen/kontaktkleber-loesungsmittelfreier.html