Re: bpf 18 film from Bergger--gotta try it

["Christina Z. Anderson" <zphoto@montana.net>]

Wow, Don--this is way better than my idea!  I've never seen one of these.
Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: Don Bryant <dsbryant@mindspring.com>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 10:51 AM
Subject: Re: bpf 18 film from Bergger--gotta try it


> Chris,
> >      Since I have to cut an 8x10 film sheet in half, and doing so in
total
> > darkness might be tricky, it really is a perfect film for this use.
>
> A much easier way to cut paper and film in the darkroom is to use a
Fiskars
> rotary trimmer. It is very light (made of plastic) and comes 12 inch and
24
> inch sizes. I use this all the time and can be used in total darkness if
> necessary.
>
> The trick to using it in darkness to get accurate cuts is to place a piece
> of tape on the bed at the appropriate grid line running the length of the
> bed. This way you can locate the back edge of the film (butting the back
> edge against the tape) and close the hold down arm to keep the film in
> place. I have several pieces of tape placed on the bed to allow for
various
> widths.
>
> The hold down arm has a soft,but not spongy, rubber backing that insures
> that the film will be held in place during the cut. This cutter will work
on
> thin film or on heavy weight paper. The blade rolls against a soft plastic
> cutting pad that prevents slippage on the piece of emulsion extending from
> the grid and helps to provide clean accurate cuts which are smooth and
> square.
>
> The cutting blade is quite durable and last along time. Also it may be
> replaces with a wavy blade to make a deckle edge cut (although I've not
used
> it).
>
> The trimmer is relatively inexpensive. The 11 inch model is about $50 at
> Staples and the 24 is about $175 if my memory serves me today.
>
> You can see the 12 inch at
> http://office.fiskars.com/product.html?prod=9580-7797
>
> and the 24 inch at
> http://office.fiskars.com/product.html?prod=9583-7797
>
> Don't confuse this cutter with their portable trimmer which is probably
not
> as hardy as the rotary models.
>
> Check it out, they are really great!
>
> Don Bryant
>
>
>