Prototype #3

Well, I have hacked away at my trailer darkroom box, and making some alterations to the first two designs. When I had it all set up a few weeks ago I realized I needed to give my self more room to pour, and sensitize plates. I had thought about putting hinges on the side panels, but whilst cutting away on the lid I decided it would be much easier to just make the whole after end of the box removable. This would give me plenty of elbow room.

I built a mock up, and glued it all together. Made notes, and sketches. Then when I removed the back section of the box, and set on the work bench, I realized that with a little modification it could then become a little stool! It would mean building it out of heavier material. Marine grade plywood. Adding lodging knees, and brackets.

Prototype #3

Published by Paul W. Dorr

A New York based photographer who still shoots film. Born, and raised in New England, and living the last thirty years in midcoast Maine, I took a job as Shipkeeper aboard the Wavertree at South Street Seaport Museum in the Winter of 2016/17. On my off days I find myself exploring the City with a camera at hand. At the moment I am shooting with a Mamiya RB67, but recently acquired an 8x10 Kodak Master View, with the hopes of doing some wet plate portrait work.