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Old 13th November 2016, 09:10 AM
EdmundH EdmundH is offline
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Hi Luke,

I only set up my darkroom a few months ago, so I've been through this kind of problem!

Your Gnome enlarger is probably set up for medium format, but it should be ok for moderate enlargements of 35mm negs, possibly up to 8x10 with the attached lens. There will be two separate adjustments; the size of the image is controlled by moving the whole assembly up the column (there is a locking knob or lever). Focusing is achieved by winding the bellows up or down.

The lens will unscrew from the enlarger if you try hard enough, and these lenses are easy to dismantle if you do it in an orderly way.

Having said all this, my experience over the past year is that it's not worth messing with old enlargers with missing parts. I have been through four different models, and currently use a lovely old Durst 606 which cost £30 on ebay, including postage.
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