Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: OT: Mounting FB prints
From: Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 12:57:33 -0800

Ken Wilcox wrote:
> 
> Ernie:
> 
> I always flatten my prints before mounting them. I sandwich them between
> several layers of kraft paper and put them in the hot press for a minute or
> two. The resulting print may have a bit of curl (like it is trying to roll
> into a cylinder) but no wavy edges.
><Snip> 

Make sure no hardener was used in the fix. That could be the culprit.
I use Kodak Rapid Fix A with no B. I think the B is mainly Sulfuric Acid.
I don't mind not being around that stuff and either does my prints.
Mark Rabiner