Who is home developing 8x10 and how?

[Downhill Specialist]

I am determined to take all B&W developing from 120 to 8x10 back home in the near future having just done a roll of 120 (my first in a while). The scanning always let me down but I think I am at a point where I am fairly happy with it (35mm is still not great on my flatbed). The only format I have never done is 8x10 and I would like to. I have one of the large paper drums which I believe can be used with not much chemical. I would have to refresh on exact numbers but I have seen it rolled on a counter top for agitation. I know there are the tray thingies (one was being sold here a couple years ago) and of course the Steersman Press but that's a bit out of my budget at the moment.

 

[StephenM]

BTZS tubes. I haven't used them, but there are instructions on making a DIY version around. The AGO processor uses Paterson tanks. Inserts - I won't call them spirals - used to be made by 20th century camera. A fire halted production, and they may be off the market.

The cheapest solution has to be the taco method.

Fuller info on developing sheet film on my website.