Re: Nuarc Frame (More Info)

After my initial shock and without trying to get a major cut, I looked at the glass. It appears to be at least 1/8th of a inch thick. It definately shattered instead of small "beads" with long wrist-slashing shards.
Now after unpacking the pump, I have more questions. There are two glass jars attached to the pump. I assume that the larger one is to collect moisture and perhaps the smaller one is for oil. I am not sure so if anyone can enlighten me as to maintance and the operation of the pump, I would greatly appreciate it. The pump is a Dayton and is hugh.

Regards and Thanks

Jonathon Russell

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"Expose for the secrets,
 Develop for the surprises!"
> Hi Jonathon,
> There is no special glass for vacuum frames except you should use at least
> 1/4 inch plate glass, and, I forget the term glazers use, but it has to be
> "choice" or "high standard" in that it should not contain any air bubbles
> when manufactured.
> Best,
> Craig Z.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <hylandscot@comcast.net>
> To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 6:36 PM
> Subject: Nuarc Frame
> 
> 
> > Hello,
> > It's now my turn to use the collected wisdom of the group.
> > I purchased a Nuarc Vacuum frame and pump from E-Bay. While I'm sure that
> the insurance claim will be honored, I was wondering If I will be able to
> use a sheet of glass from a local glass company or is the glass in the
> vacuum frame "special" due to the vacuum created?
> >
> > Regards to one and All,
> >
> > Jonathon Russell
> >
> > --
> > "Expose for the secrets,
> >  Develop for the surprises!"
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
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