The best clips IMNSHO are the black universal binder clips from the office supply store,( #10220 and #10210) used to bind or hold paper together. They come in all sizes and hold the film in the "correct" orientation. I have also used these to "mount" a photo and mat to a glass and not use a frame, just the glass, I think it looks cool, other opinions may vary. After clipping on the sides and top, you squeeze the little silver wire tab together and it comes out of its retaining slot, then snap the back wire backwards behind the print and attach wire to wall hang...I have sandwiched mount board with print and matt up to print size 16 x 20 this way...easy to reverse and store when you no longer desire to display.

Does not perforate the neg, you can hang one volume of the encyclopedia out on the clothes line with the medium clip, and negs don't weigh that much, unless it is one of Sandy or Monty's negs.

For those who wonder about the attraction of my absurdly expensive Jobo sheet film clips, here's a picture. They make it possible to hang lots of film of any sheet format in little space, because the film hangs perpendicular to the drying line, they have pinprick contact area, and because the needle pierces the film, they can hold any format securely. On occasions where I've had a lot of film to process (these sheets are 2.25x3.25, but my largest are 11x14" and 7x17"), they've been worth the expense. I've got 40 of these clips (some purchased new when they weren't quite so expensive, some purchased second hand), and even when I am using all of them, I have room to hang more film with clothespins.

Heeded this and the advise of others and finally broke down an purchased a set of the Jobo clips. The arrived today and I can see the advantage(s). Still think they are expensive, but then I drive an eight year-old car and own a 40 year-old MC.:)

For those who wonder about the attraction of my absurdly expensive Jobo sheet film clips, here's a picture. They make it possible to hang lots of film of any sheet format in little space, because the film hangs perpendicular to the drying line, they have pinprick contact area, and because the needle pierces the film, they can hold any format securely. On occasions where I've had a lot of film to process (these sheets are 2.25x3.25, but my largest are 11x14" and 7x17"), they've been worth the expense. I've got 40 of these clips (some purchased new when they weren't quite so expensive, some purchased second hand), and even when I am using all of them, I have room to hang more film with clothespins.
I also love the JOBO Sheet Film Clips #3524

I have two sets of them. I bought mine from APUG sponsor Fred Newman

http://www.viewcamerastore.com/

For sheet film, the humble clothes pin does fine. The wooden ones grip better than the plastic.

Dude, you are so busted. They are called Alligator clips, I mean I'm told by a friend they are called alligator clips. ;)

Yes, why would you call it ROACH clip anyway?? The mouth of a cockroach is nothing like that of an alligator??;)

I use stainless clips from a company called Craft, very well made and cheap!! The link http://www.craft-inc.com/m/_general/cat_dept_6.asp ...Evan Clarke

http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?CATID=77008&PRODID=68595

try a lingerie dryer...works well. You can always weight the bottom of the film strip with the clips you already have.

Shmoo, have been looking for something like that for a while now.

Thanks :)

For sheet film, the humble clothes pin does fine. The wooden ones grip better than the plastic.

In my experience, Wood clothes pins (with springs) grip better than Plastic clothes pins (with springs).

However, the Plastic Jobo Film clips grip better than any of the clothes pins I've tried - even better than the Ansel Adams modification clothes pins.

The Jobo plastic film clips have a metal spike that grabs the film). They also have a stainless steel hanger hook attached to the spring.

Shmoo, have been looking for something like that for a while now.

Thanks :)

If you look at a store that has a lot of plastic gadgets (Japanese food/gift stores sometimes have them), you can find them for a lot cheaper...bought one similar to it for $2...all plastic. Found another for $4 with a metal rim.

I bought a bunch of heavy, magnet-backed, spring-loaded clips from wal-mart
I think they're great. I don't even use the "older style" clips anymore

http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?CATID=77008&PRODID=68595

try a lingerie dryer...works well. You can always weight the bottom of the film strip with the clips you already have.

to think... I've had one of these in my closet adorned with all my teddies, crotchless panties, and corsets. I coulda been hanging my 12x20 negs from it?

just genius.

to think... I've had one of these in my closet adorned with all my teddies, crotchless panties, and corsets. I coulda been hanging my 12x20 negs from it?

just genius.

Matt -

considering your penchant for clothing-optional rock climbing, I'm surprised you had any lingerie at all!!!!

;)

I'm lacking a digicam to take a picture of them, but at the 1-hour lab I work at we have these clothespins that are mode of white plastic, the top is shaped like a coathanger and grip with a thin line. Leaves a small line on the corner of each sheet and, like the Jobo clips, holds them perpendicular to the line so you can hand a bunch of sheets in little space. I found some for sale at a local dollar store and bought a bunch.

I've used good ol' plastic clothes pegs with a small hole drilled to hang from a small hook.
Nanette