Build Your Own Home Darkroom (Paperback)

by Lista Duren (Author), Will McDonald (Author) "Many of the articles needed in your darkroom can be built with standard materials from a builders supply or hardware store and a usual selection..." (more)
Key Phrases: water supply panel, adjustable baseboard, lightproof vent, Moderate Tools (more...)

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Product Description

Covering every aspect from design to full operation, this clear and detailed book is perfect for photographers at all levels. It includes information on darkroom design, woodworking for the novice, lightproofing, ventilation, worktables, building enlarger baseboards, light boxes, water supply panels, print drying racks, darkroom sinks, and much more.

About the Author

Lista Duren is the author of Frame It: A Complete Do-It-Yourself Guide to Picture Framing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.; Rev Sub edition (January 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936262044
• ISBN-13: 978-0936262048
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #202,752 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Building a sink isn't for everyone, but..., May 31, 2000

By	Jonathan Danz (Looneyville, West Virginia) - See all my reviews

This book is probably not practical for those who don't already own woodworking tools (i.e., sabre saw, circular saw, clamps, chisels, etc.). However, if you are looking for an excuse to buy some, here it is. I actually built the sink and I have to say that it works like a charm, I use it constantly and the whole process of building it was gratifying. The down side is that I wouldn't say this is the way to go to save time or money. The time and cost estimates provided in the book are not very realistic. For the big projects it would be wise to set aside a weekend or so to complete them. You could probably buy a fiberglass or stainless steel sink on an online auction and spend roughly the same amount of dough. I also built the basic table, which I like very much. Probably the most useful aspect is that you can tailor the designs for your darkroom. If you get a sense of satisfaction from building things and you can't find the right equipment to fit your space then this is the book for you.

28 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good reference book for starting a home darkroom, April 12, 2000

By	"opmindcrime" (Hou,tx) - See all my reviews

There are plenty of illustrations in this book, but they are only sketches or drawings. This book has some ideas that may be outdated or simply not economical. For instance, making an entire darkroom sink, painting it, preparing it for sealing, and all that, not to mention the worrying about leaks, etc. Could be better suggested that an economical sink under 100.00 be purchased... Too much time and effort into something that "might" save you time and money isn't worth it for me.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finding Space in a Small Place., March 13, 2009

By	Steve D "Old Negs" (Nashua, NH) - See all my reviews

Very informative book with many options to create a usable darkroom in the space you have.