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bumper replied to the thread Developing Tank Volumes.They’re miles better Plastic hasn’t turned yellow and bearings are still like new. No brand on left=patterson on right -
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bumper replied to the thread Developing Tank Volumes.The actual fix of the Rollei was to take the side off and move/force back a metal bar thing that was stopping the counter from working...
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Brilliant ! Show us some pics of the fix!
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bumper replied to the thread Developing Tank Volumes.I’ve got the Patterson reels that open from 35 to 120. I bought some different reels with a flange built in them , they are really easy...
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bumper replied to the thread Developing Tank Volumes.I’m sitting here trying to type with glue in a syringe, attempting to put yarn light seals in the Rollei back that I think I’ve fixed...
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The idea is to help get the film started into the reel spiral grooves (the tricky bit), after that you do not need it at all, pull it...
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bumper replied to the thread Developing Tank Volumes.I understood that Wayne. I made a mess of my reply. Meant to say I something about pulling it out from helping load the film then trying...
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This works flawlessly Dave, Its a thick piece of plastic cut at width to fit the slots, I used a pop bottle, put a slight bend on the...
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bumper replied to the thread Developing Tank Volumes.I think I might try it. It’s not a major issue, my photos are just for family and other stuff because I like taking photos. Just know...
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I've not tried it, but I expect that a small rubber band would work in place of a clip. Either one small enough to fit snugly around the...
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bumper replied to the thread Developing Tank Volumes.I could have done with one today. These reels I use fit snugly on the Patterson column and I always push the reels down. I suppose the...
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Indeed they did but they seem to disappear very quickly. I can't recall ever using one in sixty years!
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bumper replied to the thread Developing Tank Volumes.I’ve done this today on a 120 in a Patterson. 500ml just about covers the reel, I think my reel got stuck a bit higher up the centre...
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That's my understanding too. However after once not putting enough volume of developer in a tank and the top centimetre of the film not...
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bumper replied to the thread F&C meet up 1st August 2026.I’ll sneak a 17 or the mca in my stuff, she’ll never know.
