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Alex William Prin
Junior
Posts: 2
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2016

posted February 04, 2016 06:08 PM

Hello
My first time on this forum:) I bought a bell and howell 606h 8mm projector on eBay for £20 and everything works on it except for what I believe is called the gate. There is a small bit of spring steel that tensions it and it's broken. I'm not sure what I should do. Could another one be made or be purchased somewhere? I was also given a bell and howell sportster v camera when my grandfather passed and have been keen to use it. Would eBay be the best bet to get some cheap 8mm film.
Thanks,
Alex

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

Posts: 5895
From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted February 05, 2016 06:27 AM

Alex.
Welcome to the Forum.
I suggest you try to get your money back and invest in a Eumig P8 Novo.
Even if you did get your Bell & Howell working you will find it extremely difficult to get the lamps for it, some advertisers are asking £50 each.
I attach a link to the Old Film Company who offer 8mm processing, maybe they can also offer raw double 8 film stock.
http://www.theoldfilmcompany.com/

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Maurice

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Alex William Prin
Junior
Posts: 2
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2016

posted February 05, 2016 05:04 PM

Thanks for the reply. I just wanted the machine for watching a couple old films. I wanted to see if I could get that little spring steel to get it all working.
Regards

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Bryan Chernick
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 654
From: Bothell, WA, USA
Registered: Mar 2010

posted February 05, 2016 06:59 PM

You may have to buy another projector of the exact same model to get the part you want. You may get lucky and find one with a good bulb as well.

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