Re: [Leica] Re: Darkroom User Group (DUG)

[bfranson@greennet.net (Bill Franson)]

>Also, I have trouble getting the easel squared, the negative squared and the
>paper squared so that the print will be squared on the paper. I know it is a
>visual exercise but it is bothersome.

It sure is! But help is on the way. Buy yourself a small level, something
that you can fit  in the negative stage slot. If you are using the enlarger
on the board it comes with level that first. Then with the level in the
negative stage level the head with the adjustment at the back of the head
that rests on a chrome bar. You have the negative and the board which your
easel sits on squared now. Loosen the screws that hold the lensboard and
place the level on the bottom of the lens and shift the board until the
level is centered. Voila! Now don't breathe! And stop buying Leica
equipment so you can go out and spend some money on an enlarger with real
adjustments. Just Kidding! I've been using this enlarger, head combo for
some time and am comfortable with it now, though it really is a dog to fine
tune.

Good luck,

Bill Franson