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Tip on converting an old metal school locker into a film drying cabinet.
CAMERA & DARKROOM Aug 1993 (v.15#8) pg. 8

Tips on "temporary" washing and drying of film while traveling, camping, etc.
CAMERA & DARKROOM May 1994 (v.16#5) pg. 59

Tips on removing excess water from film using a sponge or squeegee.
DARKROOM & CREATIVE CAMERA TECHNIQUES Mar-Apr 1991 (v.12#2) pg. 20

How to wash and dry your film. Includes a buying guide to available equipment.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jan-Feb 1981 (v.3#1) pg. 31

Simple film dryer made from length of plastic pipe is used to air dry film without dust.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY May-Jun 1981 (v.3#3) pg. 14

Dry film on developing reel using this wall mounted unit made from plastic drain pipe and a small hair dryer.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Sep-Oct 1983 (v.5#6) pg. 66

Film dryer made from PVC pipe, a 60-watt bulb and an aquarium air pump.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jul-Aug 1984 (v.6#4) pg. 8

Tip on drying 35mm film while still on the stainless steel reel.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1984 (v.6#7) pg. 17

How to build a film drying cabinet. Plywood cabinet is equipped with a hairdryer and automotive air filter. Holds nine uncut strips of film. Estimated cost: $10.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jul-Aug 1985 (v.7#4) pg. 70

Tip on speeding the drying of black-and-white negatives by immersing them in isopropyl alcohol.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1985 (v.7#6) pg. 14

Design for a combination film and print drying rack. Built from 2"x3" and 1"x2" pine. Overall dimensions: 24"x48"x72" tall.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1987 (v.9#5) pg. 12

Tip on removing excess water from films by shaking the reel before removing the film.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jan-Feb 1988 (v.10#1) pg. 17
Added Info DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1989 (v.11#2) pg. 8

Tip on using a garment bag as a low-cost film-drying "cabinet".
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1990 (v.12#10) pg. 17

Black & white image stability. Part 2. Post-processing care of emulsions.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Mar 1981 (v.2#1) pg. 44

Film dryer made from plywood and heavy gauge plastic film. Heat supplied by hair dryer. Est. cost: $25.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Jun 1981 (v.2#2) pg. 58

Film and print drying cabinet made from plywood. Electric heater provides movement of heated air. Furnace filter keeps out dust.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Jun 1981 (v.2#2) pg. 61

Roll film dryer. Plywood cabinet with fan and fiberglass filters. Air drying of strips over 70" long.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #548 Jan 1974 (v.70) pg. 48

Photo drier for film. Heated forced-air unit drys film while it is still wound on the metal processing reels. Est. cost: $10.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #569 Oct 1975 (v.71) pg. 86

Drive a staple through a wooden clothespin to grip film being dried.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1976 (v.40#9) pg. 137

Tip: An ordinary garment bag can serve as a film dryer, without the need of any electrical heating or electric fan.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1978 (v.42#11) pg. 132

Dry film while still on reels using this forced air dryer made from vent pipe and a hair dryer. Est. cost: $20.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1983 (v.47#1) pg. 84

Build a practical, space-saving film-drying cabinet which will accommodate up to six rolls of 35mm film. Heated air is provided by an ordinary hairdryer.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1984 (v.48#4) pg. 88

Tip: Use steam from hot water to achieve dust-free negative drying.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1987 (v.51#4) pg. 45

Collapsible drying cabinet is made from a garment storage bag, a furnace filter, and a hair dryer.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Apr 1978 (v.6#12) pg. 55

Tip: Use a sponge soaked in Photo-Flo and water to remove excess water from film before drying. It will prevent water spots.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jul 1978 (v.7#3) pg. 108

Dry negatives while still on the developing reel by using this unit powered by an electric hair dryer.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Nov 1980 (v.9#7) pg. 56
Added Info PHOTOGRAPHIC Jan 1981 (v.9#9) pg. 4

How to construct a simple, effective film drying cabinet. Uses a 150-watt bulb as heat source, a bathroom ventilating fan to move the air, a timer and a wooden cabinet tall enough to hold a roll of film.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Apr 1981 (v.9#12) pg. 37

Hair dryer powers film dryer.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1964 (v.122#1) pg. 146

Dry film on reels by attaching hair dryer hose to bottom of a coffee can.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1972 (v.138#4) pg. 14

Build this foldaway film dryer. A plastic garment bag, outfitted with a fan, electric heater and air filter in the bottom, drys film strips hung up in the bag. Est. cost: $20.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1972 (v.138#6) pg. 56

Tips on drying your film free from dust and scratches.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1971 (v.69#5) pg. 38

How to build a film drying cabinet from hardboard and aluminum angle. Air filter and electric hair dryer in the bottom will dry film in 20 minutes. Est. cost: $50.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1972 (v.71#6) pg. 84

Some "oddball" tips include using vodka, gin or scotch liquor to dry film faster.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1976 (v.79#4) pg. 52

Portable film dryer is made from a garment bag and a small hair dryer.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1988 (v.95#9) pg. 61

Dust-free drying cabinet.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Sep 1963 (v.34#9) pg. 94

Make an economical film drying cabinet from a vinyl clothes storage enclosure. Heat is produced using ordinary light bulbs.
SHUTTERBUG #277 Oct 1993 (v.22#12) pg. 86

Build a truly dust-free film dryer. Some plastic, a hair dryer, and biological air filters are combined in this $15 unit.
SHUTTERBUG #296 May 1995 (v.24#7) pg. 148

Build a low-cost film drying cabinet from a garment bag, furnace filter, and 100-watt lamp.
SHUTTERBUG #365 Feb 2001 (v.30#4) pg. 236

Ten tips for better film drying.
SHUTTERBUG #373 Oct 2001 (v.30#12) pg. 180

How to build the world's least expensive, easiest to assembly film dryer. Used to dry film while it is still on the processing reel. Est. cost: $20.
SHUTTERBUG #384 Sep 2002 (v.31#11) pg. 150

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