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Phil Slater
Expert Film Handler

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From: Norwich, United Kingdom
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posted November 10, 2011 02:26 AM

Does anyone know where Wurker super 8 splicing tapes can be obtained in the UK? I'm running deserately short!
Thanks

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John Davis
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From: Dunfermline, Fife, UK
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posted November 10, 2011 02:32 AM

Hi Phil,
I haven't had wurkers for a few years, there is a generic version under the brand name 'KOOD' which should be fine provided you don't need the balance stripe left clear

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Adrian Winchester
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posted November 10, 2011 06:56 AM

Classic Home Cinema probably still stock the Wurker splices - I once got a pack from them.

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Joerg Polzfusz
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posted November 10, 2011 07:49 AM

Hi,

they're still produced/sold by hama:
http://www.hama.de/00003771/hama-film-splicing-tape-wuerker-duoplay
http://www.hama.de/00003770/hama-film-splicing-tape-wuerker-duoplay
You should be able to order them through any shop that also sells other hama-products. (You might want to try these two shops as they list other splicing-tape from hama on their webpages: http://www.bluecinetech.co.uk/ and http://www.widescreen-centre.co.uk/ )

Jörg

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Bill Brandenstein
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posted November 10, 2011 04:08 PM

21 Euros for 50 splices? Ouch.

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Adrian Winchester
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posted November 11, 2011 02:43 PM

That's a staggering price and over twice what I last paid for a pack! Needless to say, it's a must to get the 4 frame type and cut them in half, unless working on a very special film.

Still kicking myself that I was too slow when Amazon sold a batch of Wurker tapes for about £4 a pack a couple of years ago!

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Phil Slater
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From: Norwich, United Kingdom
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posted November 11, 2011 04:17 PM

Thanks for the advice. Seems I'd have to pay through the nose for genuine Wurker tapes (that's if you can get them), so I'll try Hama, 4 frame, and cut them in half (as I used to do with Wurker).
There seems to be different types of Hama tapes around at hugely different prices. Bluecinetech have packs of 50 Hama tape for £3.99. Anyone know if they are any good? Seems cheap compared to the Duoplay ones selling at £16! If the only difference is the balance stripe gets covered, I'll go for these.

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John Davis
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From: Dunfermline, Fife, UK
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posted November 11, 2011 06:04 PM

I think the Bluecinetech price is very good - I'm pretty sure the Kood and Hama splices are basically the same so the Hama will be fine

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Adrian Winchester
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posted November 11, 2011 08:33 PM

KOOD patches are also good value and come in a pack of 100. Few people stock them but you can get them from Perry's Movies. I bought a pack from them at the BFCC and it was only £7.50.

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Alexander Vandeputte
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posted November 12, 2011 02:06 AM

Wittner's also have tape for the Wuker splicer at about 100 splices for 15 euro.

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Adrian Winchester
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From: Croydon, London, UK
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posted November 18, 2011 09:07 AM

Classic Home Cinema were selling them at Blackpool for £8.50 a pack, so they should have them in stock.

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