ghuber480

I appreciate all the input. I have a well supplied workshop and a background in wood working so the fabrication would be no problem. The goal is to be able to print 8X10 negs into 16 X 20 and larger prints. I will try to keep everyone posted as this project progresses.

correction: The Autobiography of Ansel Adams with a forward by Beaumont Newhall. Sorry, its still packed away and I am running on memory.

Several years ago, I was given a copy of Beaumont Newhall's

biography of Ansel Adams. In it, there is a picture of AA in his

darkroom. I have always been intrigued(sp) by his homemade

enlarger. Rather than project on a table, it puts them on the

wall! Does anyone know where drawings or designs of this maple

marvel are available? I am building a new darkroom and this would

be perfect for my application.

I have been involved in our great passtime for nearly 30 years and

have been very anal about my processing for consistancies sake.

Recently, I read a short article on developing film using continuous

agitation. The process began with a water bath then used half of the

chemistry and about a third less time. I have experimented with it

and so far I have liked the results, and the savings. As I have

searched the net I keep finding that it is recommended that

continuous agitation be avoided but the reasons are sketchy at best.

Most of the reasons seem to be a knee-jerk reaction to trying

something different. Professional (machine) processors are

continuous but why is it not recommended for small tanks?