Vacuum Photo Copy Stand.wmv

This is a basic description of how to build a vacuum base photo copy stand so you can use a digital camera to digitize paper photos. The vacuum plate allows the photos to pull flat so you can use a digital camera instead of a scanner. It is much faster, easier and better resolution than a scanner. Normal copy stands have a glass that you raise and lower to keep the pictures flat which gets dirty and has internal reflections that haze the picture. Plus you have to raise and lower the glass. This method allows you to digitize photos basically as fast as you can move your hands.

The technical problems with building a copy stand this compact are huge. Using a glass cover would cause multiple internal reflections which causes a hazy look. Also with lights this close the edges of the photo would start to lighten as they pick up the reflection of the lights. If the photo is very flat - all these problems go away, and the vacuum base provides for this.

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• photo
• copy
• stand
• vacuum
• digitize
• photos
• table
• with
• digital
• camera
• light
• Dean Leatherman
• Russel
• Dean
• Leatherman

[Jessie81985]

I have located most of the parts but I’m having trouble locating suitable lights. Can you tell me the brand and where to obtain them?

[DeanLeatherman]

@Jessie81985 Hi, sorry for the delay. If you go to Allelectronics. com and use their part # FL-34 - that should get you there cheaply.

[yahmana]

what type of camera stand are you using? I can't seem to find one.  what is it called?

[DeanLeatherman]

@yahmana You mean tripod, it is a mini slick. Any will do.

[DeanLeatherman]

@yahmana @Jessie81985 Hi, I for the fan I specified I simply used a 24volt switching power supply with a switch so could turn it on an off. If you can find a 24vdc 1 amp wall transformer, that will work.

[merker224]

I am not finding a fan motor. Where would I find something like that? I tried a computer fan and it does not pull enough air.

[DeanLeatherman]

Two of the following fans would work together to get the static vacuum: Go to MPGA Online and look up item 18596 FN. You would have to use a different vacuum tray - something deeper (about 3.5"). You could also use 2 of either of their 18476 FN or 15838 FN fans which are smaller. Two of any of these will create enough static vacuum. Sorry again for the delay. I would post the direct links but YouTube doesn't allow.

[24EXP1]

This is a nice project. I made one using MDF pegboard. My vacuum source was a small hand vac cleaner that I had laying around. I cut a hole the size of the tube in the side of the box and inserted the vac hose into it. There was more suction than I needed, but worked really well. Low vibration can be damped with foam rubber gasket. These are just some alternative ideas that might help in making this project.

[Jessie81985]

This is a great idea thanks for the video. I’m curious how you connect the power to the fan.

[DeanLeatherman]

@merker224 sorry this is so late. Youtube isn't forwarding my emails. Yeah, that fan is a little roaster all right. Here is the original spec . . . google FFB60x60x38mm.pdf and look at the 60x60x30 listing.

[c2greg]

Awesome... MacGyver of photography.. Good job, very helpful. Thanks!