Re: cheap threaded tubes

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From: Tox Gunn (tox@remarque.org)
Date: 07/23/01-03:27:10 PM Z

Get a threaded coupler (glue -> male thread) to glue onto the tube,
a threaded coupler (glue -> female thread) for part of the cap,
and a glue-on endcap. Works great.

This is how I did my 4x5 until I bought my Jobo. See
http://remarque.org/~tox/photography/juryrig/filmtubes.htm
At some point, I'll remember to add pictures..;)

Tox

> Hi:
>
> Had to go to the hardware store this morning. I checked in the black ABS
> pipe section. There are threaded fittings that can be fitted onto 3 inch
> and 4 inch pipe, and threaded caps to match.
>
> I decided to try and make a threaded bottom with resevoir developing tube
> set. I'll let people know if it works.
>
> Gord
>
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