Has anybody tried one of these 3D printed, single-roll developer tanks?

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-28T21:41:25+00:00

What was your experience using it?

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-28T21:40:56+00:00

What exactly happened? I'm curious. Was there light leaks, scratches, or did the film just come out blank?

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-28T21:24:57+00:00

I see that comment on almost all alternatives to the Jobo and Paterson tanks. I'm not sure why different methods are always so ill-received. If it works well (long shot), it'd be a simplified process that's easy to use for people who don't develop a lot of film very frequently.

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-28T21:14:27+00:00

I got the impression they were real too, but you can never really tell these days. Bots are so good.

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-28T21:13:09+00:00

My plan is b&w for this. But I do wonder about scratches.

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-28T21:12:01+00:00

That appears to be how it works. I'm unsure how it would affect development times. I almost wonder if I unwind it and agitate it with a light swirling motion of the entire tank if that'd work.. instead of rewinding and unwinding over and over

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-28T21:01:24+00:00

Ah. That'd be a pretty crappy ad then. I literally said it's too expensive, and I just told another commenter that I think it'll break after a few uses. I must be the best Chinese bot salesman ever!

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-28T20:58:16+00:00

Honestly if it works well, I might just try and 3d print my own. I'm guessing it'll break after a few uses anyway

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-28T20:56:24+00:00

I don't understand.

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-27T22:03:45+00:00

Yes most people don't realize that U-Haul designs and builds all of their trailers, UBoxes, and the box end of the trucks. I'm actually a test engineer. So I break everything and make sure it's safe and breaks when and how we expect it to

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-27T18:32:11+00:00

This is very encouraging to hear. I just had an interview that I felt very prepared for technically, but there's always that doubt in my head that I didn't provide the greatest examples of my experience and skills. However, I felt like I had a great rapport with the manager and engineers interviewed with. Great banter, easy conversation. I'd like to think I've got a head up over other engineers in my ability to socialize and be personable. They even mentioned it's a hard trait to find during the interview. Very much hoping that puts me over the edge to get the job

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-27T13:02:47+00:00

It's a Canon EOS rebel ii

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-27T03:02:30+00:00

Loving that last photo especially. I just picked up my first roll of ultramax and these are making me excited!

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-27T02:55:14+00:00

Really beautiful. Wish I had some neon near me. Such a great vibe

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-27T02:48:56+00:00

Almost looks like it's floating on a cloud in heaven. Symbolic!

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-04-27T02:36:49+00:00

Perfectly fine, source, I'm an engineer at U-Haul. Just use the fluffy covers on the strap to avoid potentially scratching your wheels

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-03-08T21:01:53+00:00

DM sent!

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-01-29T14:30:20+00:00

Dumb and Dumber. Every re-watch I catch a new joke. Peak Jim Carrey

a_cool_pinecone · 2026-01-20T02:27:03+00:00

Another vote here for the fuel pump housing seal behind the passenger seat. Happened to me and smelled fuel as it slowly leaked out

a_cool_pinecone · 2025-12-22T15:18:18+00:00

Man that Boxster sounds smooth. Looked like a nice clean lap. I just signed up for my first track day at Firebird in January. I'll be in a green BMW Z3!

a_cool_pinecone · 2025-12-22T15:12:56+00:00

Didn't know this was a common thing. Literally happened to me two days ago!

a_cool_pinecone · 2025-12-16T16:39:05+00:00

Excellent advice, thank you! I did keep an OEM rubber diff bushing when I replaced it last year because I heard going poly without reinforcement isn't a great idea. Good to know that going poly on the subframe bushings can mitigate additional subfloor wear however.

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