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    Re: Pricing Aluminum Plates and Sheets

    Quote Originally Posted by cuypers1807 View Post
    I don't think that is it. The glue from the plastic coating was leaving a residue that created patterns that were more obvious when plates were over developed. It was an easy fix to just wipe the plate with alcohol before pouring the collodion. It happens to both Lund and Main plates. For me maybe 1 out of every 25-30 plates have this problem.
    Thanks for that information, Joseph! I wasn’t aware that it could be avoided by wiping the plate with alcohol. Good to know.

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    Re: Pricing Aluminum Plates and Sheets

    The dip tank from Lerouge just arrived, it really looks quite nice and seems to be very well-made.
    Glad I opted for something like this to remove the initial guesswork.

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    The dip tank from Lerouge just arrived, it really looks quite nice and seems to be very well-made.
    Glad I opted for something like this to remove the initial guesswork.
    I hope the fittings don't rust too quickly. A friend of mine says his rusted surprisingly fast.

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    Re: Pricing Aluminum Plates and Sheets

    The seller told me he updated his fittings, I hope that means it won't be troublesome.
    Did your friend buy recently?

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    Re: Pricing Aluminum Plates and Sheets

    Quote Originally Posted by cuypers1807 View Post
    I don't think that is it. The glue from the plastic coating was leaving a residue that created patterns that were more obvious when plates were over developed. It was an easy fix to just wipe the plate with alcohol before pouring the collodion. It happens to both Lund and Main plates. For me maybe 1 out of every 25-30 plates have this problem.
    I found this to be true as well.
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    Re: Pricing Aluminum Plates and Sheets

    Quote Originally Posted by Ari View Post
    The dip tank from Lerouge just arrived, it really looks quite nice and seems to be very well-made.
    Glad I opted for something like this to remove the initial guesswork.
    Silver tank is something you want to be dependable.


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    Found a nice 18-inch paper trimmer today on CL for only $25. Much less expensive than the hardware store or Main Trophy cutter.
    You guys saved me a lot of money, thanks.

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    Re: Pricing Aluminum Plates and Sheets

    Quote Originally Posted by cuypers1807 View Post
    I don't think that is it. The glue from the plastic coating was leaving a residue that created patterns that were more obvious when plates were over developed. It was an easy fix to just wipe the plate with alcohol before pouring the collodion. It happens to both Lund and Main plates. For me maybe 1 out of every 25-30 plates have this problem.


    I think I've been seeing some this too. These tins from B&S.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Two23 View Post
    I think I've been seeing some this too. These tins from B&S.


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    Ya gotta remember that "trophy plate" aluminum was never intended to be used for making tintypes, so there's no guarantee that the chemistry of any of the manufacturers will be compatible with the process 100% of the time. Nobody knows yet how "archival" tintypes made on trophy plate are going to be. That is an experiment in progress.

    When and if you decide to pursue a more archival path, consider either japanning your own tins, or working on glass. Those materials have a long history and their archival properties are well known.

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    Re: Pricing Aluminum Plates and Sheets

    I see some are using Lucite or Plexiglas

    Your thoughts?
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