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!
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