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

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Foto Ludens

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MattKing said:
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 .
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That's a big part of it, for sure!
 

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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.
 

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Jack Baty said:
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.
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Cool setup!
 

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Jack Baty said:
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.
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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.
 

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