Enlarger table in 80/20 aluminum?
I'm building a new enlarger table for my Durst 1200 enlarger. I'm considering using only 80/20 extruded aluminum sections and a plywood surface and wonder if anyone else has done this in the past. I've used it before for other applications with no issues and it is very rigid when assembled and can have adjustable shelves, etc with simple connectors.
TIA
Brian
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I am using a metal table for two L-1200. The enlargers are wall-mounted and the table too is painted black (it came that way). I have put magnet strips under the easels - they stay in place rally well.
I should also mention that I found helpful to secure the table agains the wall with an L bracket.
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Would be interested in this as well. Renato, could you post a photo of your table?
Thanks.
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If the enlargers are wall mounted, what made you use metal for the table?
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I now buy Chinese metric extrusions
while I can
Way cheaper and faster delivery
8020 is great for factories
My FOTAR had a black Formica 2" x 40" It WAS flat, but edges were absorbing moisture
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Carl J
Would be interested in this as well. Renato, could you post a photo of your table?
Thanks.
I will do it this evening.
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bmikiten
If the enlargers are wall mounted, what made you use metal for the table?
The table was given to me (saved time and money in having to build one). It's a laboratory-grade table - very stable and the height is adjustable.
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Carl J
Would be interested in this as well. Renato, could you post a photo of your table?
Thanks.
The partitions under the table and the dark drawer did not come with the table. :)
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Where do you get the off-shore metric extrusions in low volume? Given what it costs to build out the darkroom, I'm not sure the savings are a huge concern.
Brian