Restoring / preserving bellows?

I have two old Kodak folders. Technically they are not Brownies. So if it's against the rules please ignore the following.

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I have two Kodak Jr Six-20 series III, similar to some Brownie folders. The bellow of one is leaky. The other is actually light-tight. What is the best way to preserve the bellow as well as fixing the leaks? Armor-all?

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Thank you and have a safe and happy new year.

Hiya,

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First: the rule here is to have fun and hopefully to get some info!!

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Now onto the bellows. It says in the Kodak pamphlet AA-13 to use leather dye if the bellows is leather. Allow the dye to become completely absorbed and then apply a second coat. Apply a generous coat of leather conditioner and wipe off the excess after the bellows absorb as much as possible.

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If the bellows is not leather but paper there's not much you can do except try taping but the best would be to replace.

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Here are some addresses that may help, I'm not sure these co's are all still in business:

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Universal Bellows Company

25 Hanse Ave

Freeport, NY 11520

516-378-1264

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Western Bellows Company

11647 McBean Dr

El Monte, CA 91732

818-579-2766

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Flexible Products

14504 60th Street North

Clearwater, FL 33520

805-536-3142

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Turner Bellows

526 Child St

Rochester, NY 14606

716-235-4456

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Good Luck,

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Chuck

The Brownie Camera Pge