My new WIP Darkroom

[Aschillaci]

Thank you all for sharing and posting all the information that helped me build my dream place.




After a lot of planning and dreaming, I decided to get out of the laundry room and build a permanent Darkroom.
I know that is very hard and require to invest a lot of money to build the perfect Darkroom.
I decided that I was going to build mine thinking on the future (Platinum/Palladium ) printing.
My budget was very limited, so during a year time, I patiently searched for all the Darkroom equipment (including cabinets) on craigslist and eBay.
The place where I spend the most money was in safety. I build a top of the line ventilation system that will allow me print and mix Platinum/Palladium in the future.




DarkRoom data:


-Horseshoe arrangement with wet side on the left, wet/Jobo in the middle and dry side on the right.


-96x36 sink that supports 20x24


-Two exhaust ventilation 48 and 24 wide located at the belie level so it will never rise to your nose. Powered by an exterior exhaust fan with filter.




Here are some images from the beginning to the current progress.

Augusto Schillaci
www.d25studios.com

 

[Aschillaci]

More images

Augusto Schillaci
www.d25studios.com

 

[Aschillaci]

More images

Augusto Schillaci
www.d25studios.com

 

[Aschillaci]

Update

Augusto Schillaci
www.d25studios.com

 

[scheimfluger_77]

That's awesome! How well does your vent system work? How loud is it and and did you buy it from Edwards Engineered Products (Dead Link Removed It looks like you have great woodworking skills.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Wow!

You have done a great job!

 

[pbromaghin]

Spectacular!

 

[Aschillaci]

Yes! I got it from Edwards Engineered, Jon was amazing on helping me with the ventilation. Is not much louder than a Bathroom or laundry room ventilation, since my vent is outside.
I will try it for a while , but I'm already thinking on wrapping the metal tubes in case that is not enough.

 

[Old_Dick]

Hi Augusto,


Please keep us updated. Ditto for the comments I made in another site.


Principal Unix System Engineer, Yoyodyne Propulsion Systems(retired)

 

[Jeff Kubach]

Your darkroom looks great!

Jeff

 

[darkosaric]

Wow! Jealous !

 

[Aschillaci]

Darkroom build update

Getting closer to start printing.
I'm waiting on all the water seals to dry and in the meantime, I'm starting to organize all the supplies and tools

Apologies for the low quality iphone photos, I will post better images over the weekend.

Augusto Schillaci
www.d25studios.com

 

[Aschillaci]

Upblast ventilator speed controler and

Some closeup pictures of the controller and the sink floor.
I took the idea and recommendation for the sink floor from a fellow Darkroom printer : http://jbhphoto.com
You can get them from here : Dead Link Removed

Augusto Schillaci
www.d25studios.com

 

[Krockmitaine]

You're an inspiration to me.
Great ideas you have.
Just started my own darkroom project but it's still in the early stages.

 

[Molli]

If I owned my house rather than merely renting, and I could coax you into visiting Australia, I'd hire you in a heartbeat to build me a darkroom!

What a phenomenal job you've done! It's always a joy to see skilled work in progress.

 

[Aschillaci]

Thank you all for the kind comments!
It's amazing to have this great community where people can share their experiences, good or bad.

 

[Arklatexian]

I think you are really enjoy using the Dri-Dek. I am refurbishing my darkroom and replaced the old red wood rack with Dri-Dek. It drains much faster than the old rack and as soon as I finish redoing the dry side, I am going to put it to use. I bought the yellow colored ones. Should look good under the safelights......Regards

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Makes me want to throw a lit match into my darkroom and close the door...
Well done!

 

[Gaetan Cormier]

Your darkroom is simply phenomenal!!!!

 

[Wade D]

You have done a great job. A darkroom that I wish I could have.