8mm Forum: How To thread a Bonum Reel?

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Posted by Dan Lail (Member # 18) on October 12, 2007, 02:15 AM:

How do you thread film onto a Bonum reel? [Confused]

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on October 12, 2007, 03:41 AM:

With difficultly as you have found out. They are one of those reels which you either love or hate and for me I hate them. The film never seems to catch and I end up having to hold the film against the centre core with a finger and then do a complete turn of the reel with your other hand.
You look like your wrestling with your projector [Big Grin]

Kev.

Posted by Dan Lail (Member # 18) on October 12, 2007, 06:03 PM:

Thanks, Kev! I thought maybe there was some simple formula that made these reels a wonderful thing. So far I dislike them also.

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on October 13, 2007, 10:02 AM:

Exactly! I like the Bonum storage cases since they give you the option of allowing ventilation with the removal of the circular plugs. However, I can only thread the damn reel by simultaneously pressing in the sides to hold the film and turning the reel! The German Revue reels are the exact same infuriating design and the Gepe reels are very similar but they do have an easier threading slot.

Doug

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on October 13, 2007, 01:06 PM:

I agree, Bonum reels are a pain to thread up. But, on the plus side they are a very good quality reel with nice smooth edges and no plastic burrs, and they run very straight. The cases are very nice too, so you get a nice 'library' look to your film collection. In other words, Bonum reels will take very good care of your films.

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