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loading 35mm stainless reels...what's the secret??

from Steve Streeper (steve@poky.srv.net)
After a 20-year hiatus from home developing, I've plunged back into it. In my previous darkroom, I used a ratcheting film reel that sucked the film in. This time, I purchased a two-reel stainless developing tank. I've shredded two rolls of practice film trying to get the procedure down.

I've been starting from the center, attaching the film to the clip, then "pinching" it as I roll outward. The film has a mind of its' own and will not stay on the tracks....AAARRGGGHHHH!!

Any suggestions beyond "Keep practicing"??

(posted 9188 days ago)

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