[LargeFormat] A better way

Lee Carmichael largeformat@f32.net
Wed Aug 7 12:51:04 2002


don't forget the pump you will need to get the lid off the expert drum,

lee/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pete Caluori" <pcaluori@hotmail.com>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 11:34 AM
Subject: RE: [LargeFormat] A better way


> From: "Hornford, Dave" <Dave.Hornford@hp.com>
> Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 11:40:54 -0400
>
> Pete,
> What is the difference between the expert & standard drums?
> The final price isn't the issue, its value for price, if you follow my
> meaning. I do not understand what I'll get with the expert drum.
>
> Dave
>
> <snip>
>
> Hi Dave,
>
> The Expert drums are of a much larger diameter (approximately 12") while
the
> standard drums are ony about 6".  The Expert drums have a series of 5
holes
> around the circumference, each holds two sheets.  There are two large ribs
> that run the length of the hole and a sheet is cupped and slid between
these
> ribs.  On a standard drum the sheets are spiraled onto a reel (much like
> roll film.)
>
> You can get Expert drums that hold 10 sheets of 4x5 (3010), 5 sheets of
8x10
> (3005), etc.  Custom drums are also made for ULF sheet film.  I've never
> seen or used one, but I have processed 11x14 sheet film in the print
drums,
> though I think I prefer trays for 11x14.
>
> Regards, Pete
>
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