BigSteveG
Well-known
drying of 4x5 negs? I'll be dipping my toes into the shrinking LF pond soon and am preparing for the plunge. I plan to the use the "combi" tank since my Darkroom isn't light tight (I print after dark and load using a dark bag. Will need a "tent style I imagine for loading the larger negs). I was thinking of some clothesline apparatus, but dust may be issue in the room. I've also read that some people make homemade dryers from old hari dryers and clothing bags. This might be an easy solution as all I would have to do is wrap the bag around the tank after washing the film and draining the tank (should also solve the dust issue). Any thoughts or ideas are greatly appreciated.
spyder2000
Dim Bulb
Dry it in the tank and the film will stick to the rails. Hang it by one corner using a clothespin. You don't have to dry in the room you develop in. Instead you can stretch your line in a little used room.
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BigSteveG
Well-known
Spyder,
Thanks. Will I need to weigh the sheets down to avoid curling?
Thanks. Will I need to weigh the sheets down to avoid curling?