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    Re: Deranged Aperture Blades

    The most common failure is when someone forces the aperture ring and breaks the locating pins off of the blades.
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    Re: Crude 11X14 Enlarger Mockup...Success!

    Next, 14x17...
  3. Re: Seeking manual for FR Adjustable Cut Film Tank DT-500

    To control leakage, I put masking tape around the lid, leaving a tab at the corner for pouring out.
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    Re: Is Arista EDU Ultra 400 ISO 8x10 any good?

    You might research xray film.
  5. Re: Durst Enlarger Laborator 184 Looong Exposures

    Totally sure the lens aperture is wide open, and not all the way closed down?
  6. Re: Durst Enlarger Laborator 184 Looong Exposures

    Also, there are 2 positions for the reflex mirror, the lever on the left side of the mirror chamber. check that specification for the condensers in use.
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    Re: Durst 138 / 138S heat filter question

    The HAG in the Durst 184 condenser head is also 2 piece.
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    Re: Yankee 4x5 Agitank query

    I use masking tape to secure the lid, all around the seam, except for the pouring out corner. This prevents the lid from popping open and minimizes leaking.
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    Re: Leica Reprovit Copy Stand w modern camera?

    Not specific to your equipment, I mounted Nikon bellows and slide duplicator by using a short extension tube to allow clearance for the built in camera grip.
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    Re: Zone VI Cold Light

    There are 2 electric cords one to the timer, the other runs a built in heater, be sure to unplug the heater when not in use.
  11. Re: D2 cogged wheels not fully engaging rear column

    Best way to work on it would be to set it on a table allowing access from all sides.
  12. Re: D2 cogged wheels not fully engaging rear column

    Sounds misaligned, it should be fairly easy to put them back on track.
  13. Re: D2 cogged wheels not fully engaging rear column

    There are 4 rollers riding between the column and the carriage, they look like small train wheels. Check those for alignment.
  14. Re: D2 cogged wheels not fully engaging rear column

    Are the rollers that the carriage rides on seated against the column?
  15. Re: Questions about Durst 138 S opal or halogen lamps and format masks

    Yes, they are good size, of course they also made the L184 10x10 enlarger...
  16. Re: Questions about Durst 138 S opal or halogen lamps and format masks

    In the US 120 volt G40 decorative bulbs are still available. I've used 100 and 150 watt for prints with 5x7 condensers.
  17. Re: How to mount a Schneider 180mm f/5.6 - 58 or 59mm threads?

    A hose clamp is much more secure than o rings.
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    Re: Hypo clear for large RC prints

    And yes, completely change the
    wash tray water frequently.
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    Re: "vintage" safe light

    Ideal for an off the grid darkroom.
  20. Re: An old friend offered us his D-2 he no longer uses.

    My "flying saucer" uses a very inexpensive, houshold circular fluorescent tube, that's readily available. A real plus.
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    Re: Camper Van Suggestions in 2021

    "The better the 4 wheel drive,
    The farther out you get stuck..."
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    Re: Smaller Fomat Nudes

    Outstanding stereo image!
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    Re: McKeowen's and all those cameras.

    Many LF cameras were modified by past owners, pros thought nothing about improving tools of the trade to suit their application.
    People are still doing that.
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    Re: Who fixes Speed Graphics?

    Speed graphics are very simple mechanically, and were designed to be fixable on the battlefield. There's a lot of DIY info online.
    Most of the ones I've come across just need a few drops of sewing...
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    Re: Who fixes Speed Graphics?

    Try Graham at graflexparts.com
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    Re: RA=4 Reversal Processing

    I'm wondering how well this would work making darkroom prints from slides...
    Has anyone tried that?
    Sure miss Cibachrome!
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    Re: Spots like a dark sun - Rollei RXP 25

    Second the air bubbles
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    Re: Help with Durst CLS 1840

    I'm no expert, my first thought is the timer, and how it's connected.
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    Re: Manual for Beseler DG-1 Colorhear Needed

    I don't have that literature, but I've used and maintained a couple of those...
    The weakness I observed was the socket the bulbs press into, the contact inside would erode and fail to conduct.
  30. Re: Build a studio camera from an Argyle 18 process camera

    I also have one of these...
  31. Re: Durst L1840 Enlarger 8x10 10x10--Everything you wanted to know...

    I have two of the 184's, I think if the gear is metal it would live a lot longer.
    Maybe brass. On both of mine, the failure point is the hole where the drive pin engages the gear.
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    Re: $39 Cold Light Head for 8X10

    They also have a 12x24 inch one!
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    Re: Crown Graphic Field Camera Project

    Crown Graphics have front tilt....
    Drop the bed, raise the front standard, use the backward tilt of the front standard to adjust and fine tune the amount of front tilt you want.
  34. Re: Tools: Cheap and disposable vs. the best you can find/afford?

    Regarding LF gear, I get great satisfaction using older cameras, a Crown Graphic or an Ansco, can make an image as good as a Linhof, or Deardorff....
    Spend your dough on the best glass, that levels...
  35. Re: What happened?!? White base paper...became warm/yellow base paper!

    Due to more chemical carry over, Fiber base paper tends to exhaust stop bath and fixer faster.,
    Also, try constant agitation in the fixer.
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    Re: Recent Photos From the (U.S.) Civil War

    First, determine if it's on the plate itself...
    Are you developing the plates back to back?
    Maybe a bit too long under safelight. Could show the edge of one on another, or a bit light struck in a...
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    Re: Filter Really Stuck...Help!

    You might try tightly screwing the step ring into a lens, then you'll have more leverage.
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    Re: Hi. New Here. Have a lens problem

    If I remember correctly, Richard Avedon used a 14 in. Commercial Ektar for his 8x10 portraits.
    He seemed to do rather well.
    I recommend you shoot with it (even as is) before selling it.
    It just...
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    Re: Reminiscing About View Camera's Past.

    I miss View, I was always thrilled when a new issue arrived (regardless of how behind schedule it was)
    My back issues are still a valued resource.
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    Re: My First 8x10 Image

    Well done!
    Keep at it with 8x10!
    To me, the sky might benefit from a bit of burning in. (I'm viewing on a cell phone, it might just be that)
    One tip I've come up with, when I use a contact print...
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