Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

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Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

Post by Paul Salmon » Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:10 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Just a quick note, to let you know that Mike is making the neat film boxes again. I just bought two, and they are perfect.

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Re: Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

Post by Songyun » Tue Aug 31, 2010 5:37 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Paul Salmon wrote:Just a quick note, to let you know that Mike is making the neat film boxes again. I just bought two, and they are perfect.
how to order? is there any photos for the box on any website?

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Re: Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

Post by Paul Salmon » Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:15 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

The film boxes were mentioned here on the forum a while ago, so I spoke to Mike, and asked if would start making them again. He very kindly did,
and when I get the chance, I will take some photographs of them, and post them here. They are made of ABS, and are the same size and similar design/
concept of a normal 5x4 film box. These are dense black, and with tight seals.

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Re: Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

Post by dave_whatever » Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:58 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

What's the advantage/purpose of these then compared to normal boxes?

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Re: Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

Post by PAUL O » Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:25 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

They will last forever.....

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Re: Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

Post by mark e mark » Tue Aug 31, 2010 10:18 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Hi Paul, any photos of the boxes. Cheers Mark.
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Re: Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

Post by Paul Salmon » Tue Aug 31, 2010 10:41 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

I will get onto it tomorrow.

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Re: Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

Post by Songyun » Thu Sep 02, 2010 4:33 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Paul Salmon wrote:I will get onto it tomorrow.
It is the day after tomorrow now :D I can't wait to see it now.

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Re: Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

Post by Paul Salmon » Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:21 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

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Mike Walker film box.

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Re: Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

Post by George Hart » Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:14 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Looks like a very nice box. Do you know if he makes them in 5x7? Or if he would? How much are they?

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Re: Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

Post by Paul Salmon » Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:38 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Best thing would be to give Mike a call, and he will put you all in the picture.

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Re: Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

Post by Songyun » Thu Sep 02, 2010 8:05 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

thanks Paul! :D
how many sheets can fit in the box? And how to order?

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Re: Mike Walker ABS 5x4 Film Boxes.

Post by Paul Salmon » Thu Sep 02, 2010 8:30 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

The box is almost identical in proportion to a regular cardboard film box, therefore probably holding the same amount. Within the box, are some pieces of card to sandwich the sheets in, the same as a normal box.
Give Mike a call.

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