DIY in-reel film dryer, for when hanging is not an option

[Foto Ludens]

Perhaps, like many of us, Foto Ludens has to share the location used for film drying with others who use the same location for non-photographic purposes .

That's a big part of it, for sure!

 

[mshchem]

That's a big part of it, for sure!

Here's my latest state of the art 70mm on reel film dryer. Precision engineering!

 

[Foto Ludens]

Here's my latest state of the art 70mm on reel film dryer. Precision engineering!
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That is beautiful in its simplicity!

 

[Jack Baty]

A lack of patience keeps me using my film dryer. I don't notice any more dust or curl than when hanging film in the shower. Dry film in 15 minutes (no heat) is pretty nifty.

 

[Foto Ludens]

A lack of patience keeps me using my film dryer. I don't notice any more dust or curl than when hanging film in the shower. Dry film in 15 minutes (no heat) is pretty nifty.

Cool setup!

 

[mshchem]

A lack of patience keeps me using my film dryer. I don't notice any more dust or curl than when hanging film in the shower. Dry film in 15 minutes (no heat) is pretty nifty.

Yep, just don't use the heat . I have a very nice drying cabinet, ex University of Iowa, I occasionally use, but no heat.
Running a dehumidifier (or AC) reduces drying time as well.

 

[Robbie Bedell]

Kinda like a Senrac dryer. I use one and have for many years without any curling problem.