8mm Forum: Tape Splicer Recommendations

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Posted by Craig Jarvis (Member # 3856) on August 05, 2013, 04:57 PM:

I'm looking to buy a film splicer or Super 8. I found a Wurker S8 I believe is the model number. They want $125.00 for it. Is it worth it. I have heard it is one of the best. The best thing about it right now is it's available!! Thanks, and input would be appreciated.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on August 05, 2013, 05:17 PM:

If you buy a Wurker you will also need to buy the pre-perforated tape patches.
I recommend the CIR splicer which uses easily obtained tape rolls which the splicer perforates as it cuts.

Posted by David Ollerearnshaw (Member # 3296) on August 05, 2013, 10:06 PM:

One difference between the Wurker & CIR S8 The Wurker leaves both soundtrack free. The CIR wraps round and leave the main track free.

The CIR would be cheaper to use in the long term though.

I use both Wurker for S8 CIR for 16mm.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on August 06, 2013, 02:20 AM:

It's quite true what David says, but you need a very acute pair of ears to notice a sound drop-out of a twelfth of a second.

Posted by Jim Schrader (Member # 9) on August 06, 2013, 08:51 AM:

Also make sure if you go for the cir you get the metal as the plastic ones are not as good.

Posted by Flavio Stabile (Member # 357) on August 06, 2013, 11:56 AM:

Hi Craig,

this is the same I currently use on all my Super 8 features...

http://www.ebay.it/itm/GIUNTATRICE-8mm-FER RANIA-3M-MODELLO-SPECIAL-/130961684155?pt=Proiettori_e_Videoproiettori&hash=item1e7decb6bb

I'm not the seller, of course, just found on EBAY.IT which is usually full of these CIR splicers, even if with different brands.

Flavio

Posted by Craig Jarvis (Member # 3856) on August 06, 2013, 03:32 PM:

Thanks for all the advice. Favio, Italy is a little too far away to purchase that unit. [Smile]

also I can't make out what the ad says cause I don't speak Italian. I assume it is the metal version?
I found the not so good plastic version on Ebay USA for $50 which is about the best price I've seen so far. Good enough for occasional use? Thanks.

Posted by Lee Bombard (Member # 3740) on August 06, 2013, 04:31 PM:

Craig - The guillotine splicers have dropped in price on eBay in the last month or so. If you check the "completed" auctions you'll see where even nice metal units have been had for under $50.
Might require a bit of patience but it can be done.
Lee

Posted by Pasquale DAlessio (Member # 2052) on August 06, 2013, 04:53 PM:

Here's one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GUILLOTINE-SUPER-8-SPLICER-Nice-Cir-With-Manuals-And-Original-Box-Vtg-/300944162601?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4611ab7f29#ht_96wt_1084

PatD

Posted by Craig Jarvis (Member # 3856) on August 06, 2013, 06:34 PM:

Great, how do I rescind a bid on Ebay?!?! Yikes.

Posted by Craig Jarvis (Member # 3856) on August 07, 2013, 12:14 PM:

I now have two guillotine splicers enroute if anyone wants or needs one. Paid $50.00 each for them. Maybe I should keep one for parts? Anyhow, you guys are great for supplying we novice guys with info. Thanks muchly.

Posted by Hugh Thompson Scott (Member # 2922) on August 07, 2013, 05:29 PM:

Hi Craig, the cheapest splicer is of course the cement one, but
seeing as there are so many different film stocks, the CIR is the
cheapest & best, it tapes & perforates exactly, no problems, no
fears of not getting tape. CIR splicers are the best.

Posted by Craig Jarvis (Member # 3856) on August 18, 2013, 05:20 PM:

Thanks folks. I ended up with two CIR guillotine splicers. One too many, For a film novice like myself I think they work great and are a no -brainer device. Perfect! I have no idea how well the splices hold up. Now all I need is some leader tape for stock for the odd film that has none or almost none.

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