The *Perfect* clip for hanging sheet film....

[Kodachrome25]

So I got tired of fumbling with close pins in trying to dry 4x5 film, often needing to slightly encroach on the image area to get a secure hold. I found a vendor on ebay who sells dental X-ray clips at a reasonable price so I ordered a set. I tried them out and they are *so* perfect I ordered enough to do 40 sheets total, the one tiny hold clamp able to use the outer most edge of the film rebate. By putting a bit of a twist on them, the film can be hung as close as an inch apart so it really makes for an efficient setup on my 5’ foot line.

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I am not sure how many he has left, but I thought I would pass it on as I think they are perfect for drying sheet film, here is the link, no affiliation with the seller:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-DENTAL-X-...item1c2b47888a

[Doug Howk]

Thanks for the tip. I'll try a few.

[richardman]

Thanks. Just bought a set of 12. Plenty for my need.

[Roger Thoms]

Looks like there's a little run going on thesis clips, ordered 2 doz. I already have some dental clips a friend gave me so now I think I'm set for life.

Thanks for the heads up.

Roger

[Kodachrome25]

Looks like there's a little run going on thesis clips, ordered 2 doz.

LOL, I was afraid of that, tis why I ordered enough before y'all went nuts...

[evan clarke]

Try Craft Inc..excellent stainless clips for almost no momey.

[photobymike]

i bought some clips just like those at Ikea for 3 dollars and change

[Kodachrome25]

If there is a cheaper source, by all means, list it, I looked for quite some time before I found even these. I wanted the single point against a raised area type of security so the film would not get bent, that's what dental X-ray clips are designed to do...

[cowanw]

I have just got these
http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/p...=2,42194,67373
so far they hold on the clear area down the side of the negative, no marks and are 1" apart so the negs don't touch. I have them strung through the holes. I will update when I have done a buch of developing.

[vinny]

Boy you shot the hell out of those leaves!
I've been using binder clips strung on a tight line for ten years. No rust, not damage to negs. I wish they made them in stainless like these you've found.