Durst M601 information

[Robint]

I have always wanted to develope my own prints. I bought a Rondinax 35U tank. This weekend I walked into a Goodwill store and for $15 walked out with a Durst M601 with the CLS 66 color head with operating bulb, came with a El Nikkor 50mm f4. Found a manual online. The only thing missing was the filter drawer. The Question is:- Do you need the filter drawer on can I just mask over the opening?

Robin

 

[votrepear]

I think you could just mask the opening and it should be ok.

 

[Ian Grant]

I think I may have a spare filter drawer in the UK. You don't really need one with the CLS66 head, so as you & Vaughn say tape over it. When I'm next in the UK I'll be moving / dismantling my darkroom and I'm sure I know where it is so if I remember I'll contact you and stick it in the post.

The 601 is a great enlarger, I had 2, the first had very heavy use in a commercial darkroom, I was going to rebuild it and it was in bits, but moved abroad and sent it to landfill, it was quite corroded, and had been rebuilt once before.. But I kept a few bits like the neg carrier, filter drawer, bellows etc which are OK. The others in mothballs.

Ian

 

[Robint]

Thanks for the info. Cleaned it up last night. In great condition. Did find out I need to plug the hole where the red filter goes. I also found out I have the lens board for the 75mm lens. Do I need to get the recessed mount for the 50mm?

 

[removed account4]

hi

i have the same enlarger ...
i use a recessed mount for a 50 ( and the same mount for a 90 )
mainly because it is what the enlarger came with

u can just use a piece of fabric or anything really to block off the light
from the filter drawer.
i enlarge glass plates without my negative carrier and use a big piece of plastic taped
to the enlarger to shield off the light. before that it was a ripped piece of jeans.

have fun!

john