Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 14

Thread: DIY 8x10 Film Washer Project

  1. #1
    Meat Robot Jay Decker's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Third Stone from the Sun
    Posts
    427

    DIY 8x10 Film Washer Project

    Processing 8x10 film in JOBO 3005 drums is a joy. But, it is boring to wash film in drum. And, I just can't bring myself to pop for a film washer. So, I turned to the information source that guided my entry into LF photography, Ken Lee's tech page. About two-thirds of the way down the page you will find Ken's solution to 4x5 and 5x7 film washing, the dish rack film washer. With inspiration from Ken's website, I started to work on a solution for 8x10 film. After a trip to a couple office supply stores and a pet supply store and about $45 out of pocket, here what I've ended up with...

    Photo 1: First Prototype Components, a plastic hanging file box, a file sorter, a tray siphon (given to me by someone), a small clap to hold the siphon in place, and an aquarium air system (pump, air stone, tubing, tubing holders, and check valve)



    Photo 2: Assembled Prototype in Operation



    Photo 3: Surface turbulence from the tray siphon and aquarium air system



    Photo 4: Side view depicting the file sorter loaded with waste 8x10 film and aquarium diaphragm pump


  2. #2
    Photographer
    Join Date
    Feb 2001
    Location
    Pine Junction, CO
    Posts
    992

    Re: DIY 8x10 Film Washer Project

    Here's a link to the washer I made for 7x17 film:

    http://www.apug.org/forums/forum187/...lm-washer.html
    Keith Pitman

  3. #3

    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    New Berlin, Wi
    Posts
    1,354

    Re: DIY 8x10 Film Washer Project

    Thanks, I just bought two tray siphons and will make an 11x14 washer!..Cheers, Evan Clarke

  4. #4
    William Whitaker's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Location
    NE Tennessee
    Posts
    1,423

    Re: DIY 8x10 Film Washer Project

    Keith,

    The thumbnails on your APUG post don't enlarge for those of us who do not have APUG subscriptions. Perhaps you could post them here, too.

  5. #5
    Photographer
    Join Date
    Feb 2001
    Location
    Pine Junction, CO
    Posts
    992

    Re: DIY 8x10 Film Washer Project

    The thumbnails on your APUG post don't enlarge for those of us who do not have APUG subscriptions. Perhaps you could post them here, too.[/QUOTE]


    Here you go:
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails DSCN3073a.jpg   DSCN3076a.jpg  
    Keith Pitman

  6. #6
    Meat Robot Jay Decker's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Third Stone from the Sun
    Posts
    427

    Re: DIY 8x10 Film Washer Project

    Quote Originally Posted by davisg2370 View Post
    You may want to put in a few drops of food coloring and see how long it takes to become 100% clear so you know how long it takes for a complete change of water.
    The blue tint of the water in photos show just that test... About 5 minutes to clear the water.

  7. #7
    ROL's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    California
    Posts
    1,370

    Re: DIY 8x10 Film Washer Project

    Quote Originally Posted by Will Whitaker View Post
    Keith,

    The thumbnails on your APUG post don't enlarge for those of us who do not have APUG subscriptions. Perhaps you could post them here, too.
    Keith has obliged you, but since this is the second reference to APUG subscription I've run across in as many weeks, I must point out that I've been an APUG member since 2005 and the thumbnail links worked fine for me. While other pay for play facilities are not available to member only status, perhaps you just need to register with APUG at that level to see them?


    Jay, do the racks not scuff the film's emulsion as it moves around a bit in its softened state?

  8. #8
    Meat Robot Jay Decker's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Third Stone from the Sun
    Posts
    427

    Re: DIY 8x10 Film Washer Project

    Quote Originally Posted by ROL View Post
    Jay, do the racks not scuff the film's emulsion as it moves around a bit in its softened state?
    Haven't noticed any yet. I put sheets in at diagonal with the emulsion side up. The thicker film bases don't move much if at all. The ends of the thin base films gently wave in turbulence. I need to get a film box or two's worth of experience...

  9. #9
    Unwitting Thread Killer Ari's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Ottawa, Canada
    Posts
    6,286

    Re: DIY 8x10 Film Washer Project

    Jay, I like your film washer a lot; kudos!
    Simple, easy to make, readily available materials...what's not to like?

  10. #10
    Meat Robot Jay Decker's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Third Stone from the Sun
    Posts
    427

    Re: DIY 8x10 Film Washer Project

    Been working on a few ideas to make this washer more effective. I'll share what I find works after I get it dialed in a couple days.

Similar Threads

  1. 8x10 Film Washer
    By William Whitaker in forum Darkroom: Equipment
    Replies: 44
    Last Post: 31-Aug-2015, 21:25
  2. Any experince with this old school 8x10 film washer?
    By Allen in Montreal in forum Darkroom: Equipment
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 12-Dec-2010, 11:56

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •