Vaneometer
Posted on November 2nd, 2008 by andy
My Dwyer Vaneometer came in the mail on Friday and after a challenging weekend on Hospice duty I finally had a chance to unbox it today and test my fume hood. Success! [Read more →]
More small steps
Posted on October 26th, 2008 by andy
I had a fair amount of time this weekend to work on things daguerreian and I made small progress on a number of fronts. I finally created a lens board for my camera - amazing how quick something can go when you have the right tools. Version 1 was made using a wonky old backsaw and didn’t fit right. V2 was made with my new Ryobi portable table saw and looks to have 1/32″ tolerances. [Read more →]
Infrastructure
Posted on October 12th, 2008 by andy
Many of us have heard in the news that the USA is in need of a major infrastructure rebuild. I decided to do my part these last two weeks and have completed two crucial upgrades to Castle Daguerre - power and a fume hood. (Well you didn’t expect me to build a bridge did you?) :) [Read more →]
What I don’t know
Posted on September 14th, 2008 by andy
I started to write this post with a complaint about how little free time I’ve had lately, but quickly realized that wasn’t much of an exciting lead in. Instead I am grappling with the fact that I am going to have to write more about what I don’t know about daguerreotypes than what I do know if I am going to keep this blog alive. [Read more →]
Inspiration from the field
Posted on August 31st, 2008 by andy
Creating modern daguerreotypes is often a long, slow, painstaking process - there is much to learn along the way before you ever get to make an image. The many steps and the time and expense involved can lead to a sense of discouragement at times. That is why it is great news when a fellow beginner makes a first image. My friend Jon Lewis has posted his first creation.
Jon is at early stages too (albeit clearly ahead of me). He and I have exchanged a number of emails sharing precious knowledge gleaned and friendly encouragement. Jon has also generously shared some of his supplies with me. It is good to have fellow travelers when the road is long and demanding. I congratulate Jon on this exciting milestone. His progress makes mine seem more possible.
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From History
Courtesy Lib. of Congress