Dev tank film holder for WP

[Simon Howers]

I have a 10x8 developing tank but tend to use WP film. The holder supplied with the tank to convert it to WP doesn't work very well. The tank uses a gas agitation system which tends to dislodge the film.

Does anybody know who could fabricate a suitable film holder system to dimensions/drawings, preferably in stainless steel?

 

[MattKing]

What is WP film?

 

[fdonadio]

I'm guessing "whole plate", but I might be wrong.

 

[MattKing]

I'm guessing "whole plate", but I might be wrong.

It is an excellent guess. I'm interested to hear if it is correct.

 

[tcaddle]

I have a 10x8 developing tank but tend to use WP film. The holder supplied with the tank to convert it to WP doesn't work very well. The tank uses a gas agitation system which tends to dislodge the film.

Does anybody know who could fabricate a suitable film holder system to dimensions/drawings, preferably in stainless steel?

Yes, and they are probably the best your country. Hewes.

 

[mshchem]

The first time I used a Hewes 35mm reel I was overwhelmed. The finest in the world. That's where I would start
Mike

 

[Peter Schrager]

Whole plate

 

[Simon Howers]

I have a 10x8 developing tank but tend to use WP film. The holder supplied with the tank to convert it to WP doesn't work very well. The tank uses a gas agitation system which tends to dislodge the film.

Does anybody know who could fabricate a suitable film holder system to dimensions/drawings, preferably in stainless steel?

Right, no responses to the use of Whole Plate (WP) film holders, so I'm making them myself out of Perspex. Stainless fittings are easy enough - they just get made out of A2, turned up on the lathe. I'm currently not using WP film because I've had too many processing failures caused by the film moving about in the tank. The new holder will act as a clamp.

Photos to follow as the project proceeds.

It's a pity I can't buy Fuji Acros in WP. The results in stand development are impressive.

 

[Peter Schrager]

Alister..inglis might custom fabricate something for you

 

[darkroommike]

You could also modify the clip type hangers used for xray film.