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Contact Printing Frames
Hi all,
does anyone know of a UK sourse of Wooden Contact Printing Frames? There are some nice ones out there (Bostick-Sullivan, Lotus, Ebony etc.), but i'd rather source one in the UK if possible...alternatively has anyone had any made recently by a skilled joiner/ carpenter? Many Thanks, Matthew. |
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The ready made frames can be quite expensive (but extremely well made) so might be worth trying to make your own. http://www.alternativephotography.co...ct-print-frame
I bought my 2nd hand 10x8 frame from the States for about £60. Will try and dig it out and takes some pics. Paul |
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Ebay? does it have to be wood? I got mine, which is a paterson clone, off the bay for a fiver. If you need one with a split back this is not the route.
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Linhoff Studios list them on their web site, but quite expensive. I needed a large one for use under an enlarger. I found it easy to make with a sheet of 1/4 inch glass, a piano hinge araldated to one edge and then screwed onto a wooden back, using foam to cover the back to get good compression when closed. A couple of metal swivels were used to secure the frame tight shut. Works fine for me when preparing 10 x 8 contact prints.
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I've got a Lotus 10x12 printing frame (expensive) which I purchased from Linhof Studio; nicely made, very robust, so much so that the springs (bars) on the back were too strong so I fashioned my own out of thick brass strip. I'm getting a bit 'weedy' in my old age
Sadly it seems all British made contact frame makers have gone away
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Nigel Dear used to list them. Maybe Martin Reed will see this thread and know something.
My 5x4 frame was sold to me on eBay as a "camera back". |
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Fotospeed do a 16x12 double hinged one for around £55.
paddy |
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I have a Johnson Plastic Printing Frame 2 1/2inches by 3 1/2 inches which you are welcome to, it is still in its original box. If it is any good to you PM me your address and I will post it.
Tony |
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Somewhat outside the UK ;-) but Doug Kennedy produces great frames at reasonable prices. I have 11X14 & 8X20 frames from him that are a pleasure to work with.
Doug Kennedy PO Box 3433 Lake City, CA 96115 530-279-6228 dbkennedy@frontiernet.net
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The Lotus frames are very good, & it is after all a one-off purchase, so I reckon grit your teeth, open your wallet & say 'help yourself!' |
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