Hi,

I hope to shoot my first wet plate by the summer, and I need to keep costs to a minimum while still making sure I do not skimp on the essentials.

To that end, I have an extra 4x5 camera that I can ruin, and a few 4x5 holders to convert to 3.25 x 4.25 wet plate use.
Got me a lens and a little darkroom space.
I plan to buy some black aluminum sheets, and have a machinist friend cut them to size for me.
I also plan on buying the complete kit of chemicals from Bostick & Sullivan to keep it simple for now.

What I'm looking for is some hardware, namely, the box and accessories for the silver bath; I was wondering if anyone might know of an inexpensive source for these.
Or can I make my own out of wood or plexi?

Please feel free to add any other suggestions, or experiences, or things to avoid, as anything at this stage will help.

Thanks in advance.