Bedroom to Dry Darkroom Conversion Project

[PWhite214]

IMO you need to get with an electrician to install some more outlets.

Oh, and either make one a switched outlet or have a dedicated point for the safelight(s).

I suspect that "Sparky" might have an electrician near by

Phil

 

[timor]

So much excitement about a simple darkroom. Well, with an impressive enlarger. That feels good.
How about such a thing
This Basement Darkroom from 1975 Was Designed to Look Like the Bridge of a Spaceship
or so simple like here
My Heath Robinson darkroom
or as serious as this
Joe DeMaio s Darkroom
Yet anything can bring a real satisfaction.

 

[480sparky]

These days, ANY darkroom should invoke excitement.

 

[timor]

He he, for many it is still old, ugly, outdated, stinking, low tech (and any other pejorative thing you can think of) thing.

 

[480sparky]

He he, for many it is still old, ugly, outdated, stinking, low tech (and any other pejorative thing you can think of) thing.

Maybe. But once they see the ways film is better than digital, some readily embrace it.

 

[timor]

No, they won't. Everything digital is better. For many reasons. One is no need for that darkroom. But there is a need for new, shiny and very expensive, do all automatically, camera. It must be better. Right ?

 

[480sparky]

With today's philosophy, 'easier' equates to 'better'. And sadly, many today wouldn't recognize 'better' if it bit 'em on the azz.

 

[timor]

Looks this way.. All, what matters is just own development. People are doing sports, playing chess, doing precision scale modelling or painting. All this require sweat and learning. But digital photography seems such an easy way to impress other people...

 

[480sparky]

I'm not out to impress anyone. I just recall the fun times I had working under the Magic Orange Light back in the 70's and 80's. It's very relaxing for me, and I enjoy the technical challenge as well as the artistic side.

I did, however, impress the neighbor's grandkids a few weeks ago when I had them over to watch me make a print.

 

[gsgary]

And just think there is no need to upgrade like you do with computers when you get a camera with more MP's and it's much cheaper and more fun, I've been in my darkroom tonight and I'm totally chilled out now

 

[480sparky]

Everything is pretty much done. I just need to tidy up the cords and I'm ready to get going.I built a little cabinet to hold the small stuff, and added a couple shelves. I found a new/old stock light, so I got some zip cord and a pull chain for it.

I also found an old radio/CD player. It may or may not work, but if it does I can at least enjoy some oldies while souping things up.

 

[ByronBrant]

Sweet setup.

 

[timor]

You are fast ! Now get some good Kodak developers.

 

[timor]

Sparky, this Beseler doesn't afford any space for the contrast filters above the negative ?

 

[Dave442]

Is that a Beseler 45? It should have a slot for a gelatin filter up top like on my old 23CII. Looks like that even has the motor to raise and lower that monster. Good thing my stuff is packed up a few thousand miles away.
See if you can find a paper safe, sure beats pulling paper out of the box even if it is just a few prints per session.