Doug T.
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Post by Doug T. on Oct 8, 2013 14:08:04 GMT -5
Hi All! Here's a photo of my latest folder, one of the Ansco Readyset models. I haven't received it yet, but I can't wait, so I posted the photo from the listing.  It uses 120 rollfilm, of which I have none, so I guess I'll have to invest in a few rolls. I'm very pleased with this one  Doug |
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Post by daveh on Oct 9, 2013 20:07:31 GMT -5
Never mind the cameras, Doug, how is the joinery going?
How many Ansco products do you have now?
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Post by Doug T. on Oct 10, 2013 7:04:14 GMT -5
Hi Dave! Thanks for remembering! I found an interesting old chest of drawers at a barn sale this past summer. It appears to be an original, mid 19th century piece, but had a very poorly done restoration done to it. It's done in oak, has all the original brasses, and some ancient wooden casters as well as fluted legs. After I pointed the flaws out to the seller ( there are a LOT of flaws ), I was able to talk him down close to 150 USD and got the piece for 30. I'm so cheap  As for the Ansco herd, I'm not exactly sure as they're scattered all over the place, but there might be 20 or 30. Doug |
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Post by Randy on Nov 11, 2013 12:07:40 GMT -5
I have an Ansco Speedex JR.
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Post by Doug T. on Nov 11, 2013 18:33:03 GMT -5
Hi Randy! I have a Speedex Jr. as well, but the lens/shutter is missing  However, after much thought (and too many meds  ), I've decided to fix it using an old Olympus lens/shutter that I have. The Oly is toast, so it should make a good combination, and I've still got that white leather. My problem so far is that the bellows on the Ansco is so dried up, that I'm afraid to try opening it. Any ideas on getting the bellows pliable again? Doug |
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), I've decided to fix it using an old Olympus lens/shutter that I have.