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for what it is worth have a lookmoosemancoating screens #2 DSCF0803.AVI
I never could get the hang of one handed coating but I didnt try to many times. I was trained to do it two handed and im used to it now. I also got away from using the sharp edge, I pretty much coat everything 2/2 now.
Quote from: Prosperi-Tees on April 18, 2012, 06:01:55 PMI never could get the hang of one handed coating but I didnt try to many times. I was trained to do it two handed and im used to it now. I also got away from using the sharp edge, I pretty much coat everything 2/2 now.Funny, I learned one handed, then picked up a coating stand at an auction, really liked it, but now, on the odd occasion where I'm pressed into service in the screen room, I prefer one handed, coater in the right hand and holding the screen in the left hand.Steve
For those who require higher tolerance and consistency with the two handed method consider this: Picture an artists easel with aluminium construction. The top is wall mounted with a piece of aluminium angle iron that grips the top of the screen. The bottom has the same piece to catch the bottom of the screen. Attached to this piece is a hydraulic shock from an auto supply store. This holds the screen firmly in place and accommodates different frame sizes. Downward motion applied to the screen releases it. A quick flip and you now coat the other side.These have been made. Some even have a swivel so you don't even have to release the screen to coat the other side.
It is and its fast and accurate
Why not go the whole nine yards and get an automatic coater? http://www.sourceoneonline.com/item.asp?categoryID=0§ionID=109&subSectionID=42&subSection2ID=0&subSection3ID=0&attrCatID=0&attrIDs=0&catID=42&catTab=sub_section&productID=514