Hello Matt, Ok so to load the lomo I use a dark bag. A different process but it works well for me. I put the tank on the left hand side of the bag fully assembled. Along with the reel I'm developing both on the left of the closed dark bag. Lid comes off goes into upper right hand side. Tanks reel goes in the center right. Here I take off the top spool with spacer and top screw lock, rest those on the lid. Grab my film on the lower left turn it so emulsion is facing out and thread the film. Place the top spiral assembly and tighten but not to much. Enough to wear you feel no more give. I pull the film so it is slightly below the spiral with a slight angle facing out. I begin the spooling and check every 2nd or third turn that it is properly in the grooves. I find it easier to load 16 than 8. At least on my tank. It takes some practice but keep at it you'll get it to go. Good luck!MannySent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device -------- Original message --------From: Warren Cockerham <[email protected]> Date: 8/15/24 6:13 AM (GMT-07:00) To: Experimental Film Discussion List <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Frameworks] lomo tank instructions Matt.. I've done this about 300 times now and the first 20 times I did it without an old record player - it was difficult. I HIGHLY suggest getting an old record player (not something you use to play your precious vinyl), cut a round piece of cardboard and place it on top of the record player. The spindle in the middle of the record player (the silver knob that sticks up to register the record) should perfectly align with an indentation in the center of the lomo spindle - helping register the lomo spindle as well. Once you've properly threaded the first layer of the spindle (in complete darkness - I use an IMAX changing tent and everything fits inside), you can start spinning the lomo spindle (film should be sprockets down, emulsion out and I spin clockwise). I suggest putting your reel on a rewind feed to help it roll off. ALSO - hold the film nearly horizontal - nearly parallel with the spindle platform itself.. this helps the film clear the narrow opening between the first and second level of your lomo tank. Repeat this process with layer 2. It is VERY fast this way and much easier on the shoulder.. very little drag when loading. Warren Tampa, FL On Thu, Aug 15, 2024 at 8:34 AM Matt Shaw <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Folks,I'm looking for instructions on loading a 50' Lomo tank with 16mm film. I believe I have all the correct spacers for the tank. I hear there's a manual somewhere online, in Russian but highly illustrated. I can get the film threaded but am having difficulty spooling film onto the tank's spiral reels. Every YouTube video makes this look incredibly easy but I keep bending the film and jumping the track/groove. looking to hand process with a cleaner image — Matt-- Frameworks mailing list [email protected] https://mail.film-gallery.org/mailman/listinfo/frameworks_film-gallery.org
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