8mm Forum: Missing Kodak Splicer Punch?

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Posted by Pasquale DAlessio (Member # 2052) on August 25, 2016, 11:09 AM:

You know that punch that is almost always missing when you buy a used Kodak Presstape Splicer? Well here is a simple solution to replace it that I just made. Start with and artist's brush, cut the length off that you need, drill a small hole in the end just deep enough for the depth of the pins. Done. The artists brush has a similar taper to the original punch. You just end up with a shorter handle on the brush, but a least now you have a punch when you splice you films! I mean, let's be honest, which is most important. Check the pics below.

Yes, I have a lot of time on my hands!

PatD

Posted by Joe Vannicola (Member # 4156) on August 26, 2016, 12:18 AM:

I never cared for the Kodak Presstape splicer. The long prongs on either side would sometimes damage the sprockets and applying the presstape was a pain in the hindquarter(or more commonly known as the ass). I much prefer using the Craig Master Six Splicer when applying presstape. It's more efficient IMHO. [Wink]

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