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480sparky
Joined: 16 Apr 2013 Posts: 355 Location: Iowa
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Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:59 pm Post subject: Bedroom to Dry Darkroom Conversion Project |
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480sparky wrote:
And so it begins.
Having mulled it over, I decided to convert a spare bedroom into a dry darkroom. My goal is to have a 'permanent' darkroom set up, but one that can easily be dismantled should the need for the space require it be a bedroom again. So after a bit of planning, measuring and scheming, the project was commenced. I started last night cleaning some of the stuff out, and this morning took the bed apart.
My biggest issue is a window on a south-facing wall, making it light-tight and all. But I didn't want a permanent cover. So I stopped by the local fabric store and picked up some black felt, and a couple 2x2s at Home Depot. I cut the 2x2's to fit snugly in the window opening, holding the black felt up... basically it's all friction-fit. As expected, it doesn't stop all the light,
but I have some old paneling laying around that I will screw to the 2x2s to complete the light trap. The felt is more to seal around the perimeter of the makeshift frame.
Once this is done, I will simply lean the bed up against that part of the wall & window. Then I will start building some simple 2x4/plywood work areas, one to hold the enlarger and another for the various trays. The enlarger will be on the left side of the image, and the trays between it and the corner. |
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480sparky
Joined: 16 Apr 2013 Posts: 355 Location: Iowa
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:09 am Post subject: |
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480sparky wrote:
Window successfully darkened.
Carcass for workspace built.
Gonna cut the plywood before it gets too dark, then call it good for the night. |
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480sparky
Joined: 16 Apr 2013 Posts: 355 Location: Iowa
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:54 am Post subject: |
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480sparky wrote:
Plywood tops installed, and most of the gear has been hauled in.
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480sparky
Joined: 16 Apr 2013 Posts: 355 Location: Iowa
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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480sparky wrote:
Everything is pretty much done. I just need to tidy up the cords and I'm ready to get going.I built a little cabinet to hold the small stuff, and added a couple shelves. I found a new/old stock light, so I got some zip cord and a pull chain for it.
I also found an old radio/CD player. It may or may not work, but if it does I can at least enjoy some oldies while souping things up. |
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exaklaus
Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 1633 Location: Niederrhein, Germany
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:30 am Post subject: |
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exaklaus wrote:
That looks like a fine working space! Welldone! _________________ my Ebay auctions
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8982 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 3:52 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
It looks very good,thanks for sharing _________________ Moira, Moderator
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kansalliskala
Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 5027 Location: Southern Finland countryside
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:12 am Post subject: |
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kansalliskala wrote:
the radio / player is a nice detail, especially when developing films _________________ MF: Kodak DCS SLR/c; Samsung NX10; OM-10; Canon T50
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