ABrosig
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- Joined
- Aug 11, 2013
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- Nacogdoches TX
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Inherited an old (old , old, old - you get the idea) 16x20 print dryer (Arkay, I think). I've had an upholstery shop make me up a new canvas top because the old one was just too stained and torn to be usable.
That wasn't the problem. The metal plate was rusted/corroded on about one-third of the surface. I used distilled white vinegar and removed all the visible rust, which left pitting in the metal which I sanded away as best I could with 120-grit wet sand paper. It feels smooth to my hand, but I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on should I be concerned re. contamination/staining,etc of prints? Any input would be appreciated.
Getting my darkroom set back up and relearning me some b&w shooting. Digital, which I use for work (photojournalism) is seeming a bit sterile to me. Hoping to get the creative juices flowing once again. Thanks in advance for responses.
That wasn't the problem. The metal plate was rusted/corroded on about one-third of the surface. I used distilled white vinegar and removed all the visible rust, which left pitting in the metal which I sanded away as best I could with 120-grit wet sand paper. It feels smooth to my hand, but I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on should I be concerned re. contamination/staining,etc of prints? Any input would be appreciated.
Getting my darkroom set back up and relearning me some b&w shooting. Digital, which I use for work (photojournalism) is seeming a bit sterile to me. Hoping to get the creative juices flowing once again. Thanks in advance for responses.