4x5 Sheet Film Reel for Daylight Developing Tanks

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This development reel is designed to accommodate six sheets of four by five film in a daylight processing tank for processing. The reel has been tested with Jobo 1526 tanks but will also work effectively in most other tanks which have at least three thirty-five millimeter reels and a center core that's one inch in diameter. For instructions, print both parts on separate sheets. Next, thoroughly clean the spiral grooves using a knife followed by sandpaper to prevent loading issues. Apply glue to attach both halves together securely. Loading begins with the two innermost slots of the reel. Hold the film carefully, gently pushing the leading edge towards the center while ensuring it follows the spiral shape of the reel's design. Verify that the end folds neatly underneath a retaining ridge found at the core's interior before securing it further if needed. To minimize processing issues when loading less than six sheets, prioritize filling the outer slots first and reserve inner ones for additional sheets or any extra space remaining inside these areas so everything fits perfectly in place always.