Digital BW, The Print

Congratulations Jack...the coated prints are still the best looking  
digital prints in town if you make the effort.  For those looking for  
Mayer Rods.  RDspecialties.com can make any size rod and the prices are  
much more reasonable.  I suggest using a #30 rod for the Hydrocote.  I  
also strongly suggest using a paper that is at least 300gm when you  
intend to coat...this will increase you chance of success because the  
paper won't buckle from the water in the coating.  As Jack mentioned, a  
flat surface is also critical.  I find a 1/2" piece of glass on a  
plywood or particle board support to be best.

Robert


On Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at 09:52  AM, Jack M Kucy wrote:

> 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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