Digital BW, The Print

Bob,

>How about hand wrapping straight rod? I have a lathe that might
>simplify the process. I think I'll give it a try.

I suspect a lathe and some wire or the right gauge will do it.  The 1/2 inch
stainless steel rod has small holes drilled in it at the ends of the wrapped
section.  The ends of the wires go through these and are soldered.

> What dimensions
>would you advise for coating 13" wide EAM?

15" or winding will do.  Then leave 2" on each end as handless.

> From what I've read
>1/2"x16" rod wrapped in .030" wire over 15".

Give yourself some bigger handles/ends.

> One problem will be to obtain perfectly straight rod.

I'm not sure where one would get 1/2 inch stainless, or how most of us would
drill or solder it.

> Also anchoring the ends securely with
>no increase in diameter.

Since the paper will hold the rod a little off the glass, some increase in
thickness will be OK.

Good luck.  I think this should be doable.

Are MIS prices reasonable?

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com
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--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark"
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:
> Don,
>
> >So where can one purchase a mayer rod? Diversified isn't selling to
> >rank and file consumers. ...
>
> Diversified just was not able to service small accounts
profitably.  So, MIS
> has been set up as the retail source.  I don't know what their
prices or
> availability will be.
>
> >Paul Gardner Company sells an 8 inch wood for $73 + shipping! OUCH!
>
> Maybe we ought to look for more springs that can make good
substitutes.
>
> Paul
> http://www.PaulRoark.com