Digital BW, The Print

Hi Group,
After running MIS UT CFS on my 1280 for a while I decided to
finally to use my custom made 26 inch Mayer Rod (20" wire wound).
I wasted 2 test prints, since my table was a bit tilted and the
Hydrocote Polyshield was moving to the right while applying.
When I fixed that the prints are amazing.
I use UT with photo black, but after coating with Satin Polyshield
they look like good Ilford FB glossy - air dried.  I love it.
I checked different speeds and pressures.  The only way you actually
can have a BAD result if you drag your rod not straight.  If one end
goes slower and than you adjust - you have a slight uneven coat.
Otherwise, it's hard to screw it up.  I am not surprises - Mayer Rod
is used in coat testing.
As you noticed my rod has 20" covered with the wire.  I run my 13x19
prints sideways (the same with the 8x10)  to minimize ink spread on
the sides.  
Thanks to all who helped me make up my mind.
(BTW I bought my custom made rod at the FilterStore.com for $79.96 -
it's not cheap, but considering really nicely applied #30 wire it's worthy
- the standard sizes are much cheaper)
Happy printing and coating,
Jack

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Jack M Kucy
JMK Gallery (www.jmk-gallery.com)
917-991-2096     jmk@...
Member of ASMP (www.asmp.org)
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