[pure-silver] Re: Sink Decisions and Waterproofing
- From: DarkroomMagic <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: PureSilverNew <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 23:43:32 +0200
You can build your own 2x4 support for the Delta sinks, no problem, if you
get the angle front-to-back right. In other words, it is not just a
rectangular frame. However, the steel frames are easy to put up, easy to
take apart, light and look good enough. I saw no need to make my own.
My policy is to go the do-it-yourself route only if I can't buy it or if it
is outragiously expensive. I don't dot it myself, just because I can. I need
my spare time for photography not for carpentry. On the other hand, it's
feels good when you can do it yourself. Very satisfying and a reason to show
it off with pride. Nothing wrong with that either.
Regards
Ralph W. Lambrecht
http://www.darkroomagic.com
On 2005-07-18 20:12, "Ben R. McRee" <ben.mcree@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> No need to post photos of your sink, Eric (though others may want to
> see?). I have a pretty good idea of what my sink ought to look like.
>
> A question for those of you who have used the Delta sinks: Would it
> be practical to use a home-built support (probably 2x4 verticals and
> 1x4 rails along the sides) to set it on? Or is it designed in such a
> way that it really needs the custom metal support that Delta makes?
>
> --Ben
>
>
>> AS you can see, there are as many sinks as there are darkrooms. I went the
>> route of marine plywood with white epoxy paint with hardener. It
>> reassembles Jims set up. I am working on digital stuff today at home, but
>> will be down in the studio later. If you'd like I can snap a few shots of
>> the set up. It is made with 4 sheets of 1/2 board. I have 10" high fronts
>> and sides and back splashes that are 18 to 24 inches. The joint in the
>> middle is a routered lap joint. This has been working for 6 years in this
>> location. I was in a hurry when I made it and only put two coats of paint
>> on. I may add one coat to the heavily used wetter end soon.
>>
>>
>>
>> Eric Neilsen Photography
>> 4101 Commerce Street
>> Suite 9
>> Dallas, TX 75226
>> http://e.neilsen.home.att.net
>> http://ericneilsenphotography.com
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: pure-silver-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pure-silver-
>>> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ben R. McRee
>>> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 11:25 AM
>>> To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [pure-silver] Sink Decisions and Waterproofing
>>>
>>> Slowly but surely my darkroom project is coming together. It won't
>>> be anything fancy. But I do hope to make it workable reasonable
>>> pleasant. I've just about finished making a work table for the
>>> enlarger. Now comes the sink. First decision is whether to build my
>>> own or buy one of the inexpensive Delta sinks. Does anyone have
>>> experience with the Delta plastic sinks?
>>>
>>> If I build one out of plywood (I don't have much carpentry
>>> experience, but I have learned a few things making the enlarger table
>>> and do have detailed instructions in the "Build Your Own Home
>>> Darkroom" book), I will need to waterproof it. Here's what's been
>>> recommended to me so far at local paint stores. Comments?
>>>
>>> 1. "Tile-Doc" An epoxy paint made for refinishing (guess what)
>>> bathtubs, tile, etc. About $33/quart.
>>> 2. "Gluvit" +"Interlux Brightside Polyurethane" The first is an
>>> epoxy sealer and the second a topside marine paint. About $60 for
>>> the two.
>>> 3. ????? Other suggestions? Could I use Gluvit and a less
>>> expensive oil-based enamel?
>>>
>>> Thanks for help. This list is a continuing inspiration!
>>>
>>> --Ben
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