[LargeFormat] Vacuum Easels

[Ken Hough]

I have an 8x10 Fotar enlarger with a vacuum table.
It consists of 1/32 in wide X 1/32 deep groves milled in the table.
This goes to a Vacuum pump. 
If I were you I'd make a box 4 in deep by whatever dimension you need.
Cover it with 1/4in thick masonite. This masonite MUST be supported
underneath so it does not bow in. The supports should have 1 in holes
in them. Drill a series of 1/32 in holes in the table just inside the paper 
dimension. There should be a valve to prevent the shop vac from over 
revving
and over heating. Seal the seams with silicone sealer.
Ken


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Does anyone have any ideas on how to assemble one? Can you just run down to
Home Depot and buy a shop vac and plug the hose into a box with a perforated
white easel top? Is it that easy or am I over-simplifying.
I'd appreciate any comments from people who both have made and bought vacuum
easels.
I'm prepping for a new ground up darkroom in my new loft.

Thanks,
William Bay


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