Field Notes

Small experiments with film photography, bread and old bicycles.

Rebuilding a 1984 road bike hub

The cones were pitted, the grease had turned to wax, and one bearing was simply missing. Notes on what worked, what didn't, and which tools are worth buying.

Sourdough at 18°C

A cold kitchen changes everything. Longer bulk fermentation, a stiffer starter and a little patience gave the most open crumb so far.

Developing Portra in a home kitchen

C-41 at home is less scary than it sounds. Temperature control is the whole game; here is my cheap sous-vide setup.