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Topic: BOLEX 18-5 Zippered Soft Case

Barbara Berger

Posts: 3
From: Long Branch, NJ, USA
Registered: Feb 2019

posted March 11, 2019 08:35 AM

I obtained a Bolex soft cover and am just wondering if anyone can confirm that it fits the Bolex 18-5 8MM projector. It seems to be a different shape than the ones I spot on ebay (mine is less rectangular and more triangular).

Unfortunately, I can not figure out how to add an image to this post.

Thank you.

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Janice Glesser
Film Goddess

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From: Sunnyvale, CA USA
Registered: Sep 2011

posted March 11, 2019 01:48 PM

Hi Barbara,

If the soft case you bought looks like the pics below then it will fit both the 18-5L (Super 8mm) and the 18-5 (Standard 8mm) projectors. Both the cases I have are pretty much identical other than color and condition. If your case looks different than these...then not sure if it will fit.

The projector on the left is an 18-5L...on the right is the 18-5 Std.

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Paul Adsett
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From: USA
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posted March 11, 2019 03:06 PM

I have the white one in Janice's photo, it perfectly fits my Standard 8mm 18-5.
One thing I did when I got the cover was to wipe the outside with Armor-All Protectant wipes. This will preserve the soft Vinyl and prevent it from cracking.

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Leon Norris
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Elkins Park, PA, USA
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posted March 11, 2019 04:39 PM

Paul, that armor all wipes is good stuff! I used it for years!its good on plastics also!

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Mathew James
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Dec 2014

posted March 11, 2019 04:41 PM

I'll give this a try Paul!!
I have a white bolex cover and it is stiff as anything!!!
I've read mineral oil can work too, but have not tried myself yet.

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Leon Norris
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Elkins Park, PA, USA
Registered: Jun 2012

posted March 11, 2019 04:45 PM

Give it a try! It should do the job!

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Barbara Berger

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From: Long Branch, NJ, USA
Registered: Feb 2019

posted March 11, 2019 06:15 PM

ahhh. I figured out how to upload my softcase photo in question. This Looks different than Janice's but the person I bought it from is sure it fits the Bolex 18-5. I don't have the projector anymore, but I wanted to give it to the person who does.

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