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    Split darkslide - how to make one?

    I'm about to make a split darkslide for 4x5. Anyone have advice on how to go about cutting / what size the split side should be, etc?

    I already have the donor darkslide ready to go, and access to a full workshop.

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    Re: Split darkslide - how to make one?

    I cut mine on a bandsaw with a fine tooth blade.

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    Re: Split darkslide - how to make one?

    Jeff, would you please explain why you are doing this? I am curious.

    Thanks.

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    Re: Split darkslide - how to make one?

    Allows you to get 2 2"x5" images on one sheet of film.

    Something like this: Click image for larger version. 

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    Re: Split darkslide - how to make one?

    I'm guessing 1 7/8" would be good for the opening?

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    Re: Split darkslide - how to make one?

    Jeff,

    OK, thanks. But since a dark slide by design does not touch the film will there not be light bleeding from one image area to the other? In other words, the edge you create will not be as sharp and clean as the other three sides.

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    Re: Split darkslide - how to make one?

    Because all of the light is coming basically straight towards the darkslide, there really isn't any bleed over. Also, usually you cut the darkslide a bit large so that a gap is created between the 2 images.

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    Re: Split darkslide - how to make one?

    I've used one in the past with great success, but don't have one that fits my current darkslides (Toyos).

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    Re: Split darkslide - how to make one?

    I have made a few -- but not tiny 4x5 ones.

    They work great. I would find the center line of the darkslide, then measure over an 1/8 inch or so (should give to a 1/4" separation between images. Find some stiff thin cardboard to make a mock-up if you only have one darkslide to work with.

    Drawing of my measurements for an 8x10. Note rounded corners to make insertion easier.
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    Re: Split darkslide - how to make one?

    Vaughn, what did you use to cut the darkslide?

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