Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images

I use a dedicated Dahle 18E that I use ONLY for cutting film. I gaff tape a production stop to the bed. I make sure everything is dust free and my hands are not oily, I don't use gloves. I keep a paper safe nearby and as I cut I put film in it, until I change to the second cut. I cut down 11x14 CSG and Ektascan. I cut many sizes and have very little scrap.

The Dalhe has a soft rubber gripper to hold your film in place. I don't use the supplied plastic stop.

I plan to buy a second smaller one for the second cut.

See video here.

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Originally Posted by Jim Noel

I have been following this thread since its inception, and I am currently using Ektascan but have a need to move to a double sided film and cut it down for larger unusual sizes. Several entries have indicated cutting down film, a task at which I have rarely been successful, but none have described their method.
I need some ideas of methods used by those who are regularly successful with this task.
Do you use a jig?
Is a razor knife superior to a rolling cutter?
What is your method of holding them film steady?
Thanks for you ideas.
Jim

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Jim, i use a Rotatrim. I use it to cut down sheets all the way up to14" x 36". Works rather well.

Jim, thanks!

Thanks to all for your replies. You have given me some good directions to try.

Jim

Yes very nice ndg

8x10, Kodak CSG, rotary 6m, Adonal 1:100

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8681/...e1bb2982_o.jpgSFlower study 26 by Sergei Rodionov, on Flickr

A couple of Van Dyke prints from 14x17" Kodak T-Mat xray films developed in Pyrocat-HD 1:1:100 for 10 minutes in trays. Both shot with a 450mm extra rapid aplanat.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5612/...0e9a74ac_c.jpgKatori Shinto Ryu sunday training by Filippo Natali, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7571/...f55c6e69_c.jpgNicola with catch net by Filippo Natali, on Flickr

Thank you all for alle the infos and images posted on this thread, it's very useful and inspiring.

These are truly stunning!

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Originally Posted by UlbabraB

A couple of Van Dyke prints from 14x17" Kodak T-Mat xray films developed in Pyrocat-HD 1:1:100 for 10 minutes in trays. Both shot with a 450mm extra rapid aplanat.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5612/...0e9a74ac_c.jpgKatori Shinto Ryu sunday training by Filippo Natali, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7571/...f55c6e69_c.jpgNicola with catch net by Filippo Natali, on Flickr

Thank you all for alle the infos and images posted on this thread, it's very useful and inspiring.

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Filippo - very nice prints. Well done!

Thanks!!