ATM Advice on Film Developing Tanks

[David Sleeter <d.sleeter@verizon.net>]

Regarding Bob Bunge's post asking for advice on film developing tanks.
I've been
developing my own B&W film for many years, and I have learned to LOVE
the black & red,
plastic, Patterson tanks. They use a patented ball-bearing system for
walking the film onto the reel, and it helps GREATLY, when you're trying
to load the film in the dark.

Helpful hint. Standing in pitch dark, and trying to load film onto a
reel takes a little practice; you have to develop a feel for where
everything is. If you've never done it before, sacrafice a roll of
exposed film, and use THAT to practice with.

Dave Sleeter