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Re: [OM] sticky bellows?

Subject: Re: [OM] sticky bellows?
From: John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:54:29 -0400
If the locking knobs don't hold it's probably due to the cracking of the 
nylon blocks that ride on the rail.  I have new ones if/when you need 
them.

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On 3/25/2013 11:43 AM, Dimitri Katsaros wrote:
> Hello again,
>
> Thank you all for the help on my prior question. My next one is about
> the bellows... is it normal for the bellows to stick to itself (e.g.,
> just a sign of its age) and the release upon extension or has
> something inappropriate been used to clean/restore it?
>
> Also, the locking knobs.... just how well should they hold and how
> much can I crank them down without fear of damage? I cautiously
> tightened them and while they provide a small amount of friction, I
> can still push the front and back with my finger without too much
> trouble.
>
> Thanks Dimitri Katsaros
>
> PS this was listed as EX condition at KEH
>

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