8mm Forum: Rewind Arms for Super 8

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Posted by Jason Redmond (Member # 730) on February 15, 2007, 07:16 AM:

Hi everyone. I've just bought some FilmGuard from Paul Foster and am looking to clean up a few of my old prints - especially the Thief of Baghdad, which needs a bit of TLC (!) - but I'm thinking, having read some of the forum comments, that a pair of rewind arms for Super 8mm might help me enormously. Any ideas as to how I might find a pair?
Thanks

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on February 15, 2007, 08:04 AM:

Elmo made some 8mm rewinds but I use a normal Editor. Lets face it all editors have rewind arms attached. The Motorised Stereo Goko which I use can take 1200ft spools which again is useful.

Kev.

Posted by Keith Ashfield (Member # 741) on February 15, 2007, 08:05 AM:

Hi Jason.Welcome to the Forum. You could try Classisc Home Cinema in Cleethorpes. He advertises arms on his listings. Telephone number is 01472 291934 and speak to Phil or Denise.Or try Paul Foster, he sometimes has them in stock.
Regards Keith

Posted by Jason Redmond (Member # 730) on February 18, 2007, 08:56 AM:

Thanks.

Posted by Graham Ritchie (Member # 559) on February 18, 2007, 12:56 PM:

Jason
Welcome to the forum. A good pair of rewinds are essential I have been using Shinko "Made in Japan" for over 20yrs will do both Super8 and 16mm "2200ft reels", and easly clamp onto a bench eg kitchen table, I use them for all my rewinding, making up films, cleaning etc.

Regards Graham.

Posted by Del Phillipson (Member # 513) on February 18, 2007, 12:58 PM:

I can recommend the Elmo one's (from Paul Foster) they have been a godsend when cleaning films.

Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on February 18, 2007, 03:33 PM:

I would certainly endorse the Elmo's. I like the idea that I can set them up quickly and easily wherever I need them. That said, I have been told you can collect 3 points on your licence if you use them whilst driving. [Big Grin]

Posted by Peter Richards (Member # 738) on February 18, 2007, 04:29 PM:

Rewind arms on the bay but a bit pricey

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-Of-Muray-Rewind-Arms-For-8mm-Super-8-And-16mm-Film_W0QQitemZ160087152561QQihZ006QQcategoryZ1476QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Posted by Jason Redmond (Member # 730) on February 19, 2007, 04:31 AM:

Wonderful advice, thank you everyone. I came across this forum by happy accident, having spent the last few years building a collection and buying the kit I needed to do it well. My love of all things cinema stems from my childhood, when I went to the barracks Saturday matinee (Dad was in the Army) every week and the sergeant who ran it used to let me into the projection cabin and help him change reels and such like. I remember the projector as being massive, probably a 35mm, but loved the whole experience. Nothing beats the lovely clicks and purrs of a projector in use! Thank you all for your guidance.

Posted by Craig Hamilton (Member # 258) on February 19, 2007, 05:25 AM:

Peter, those rewind arms are very good quality ones with them having a built in torque application for even film rewinding. Anyone buying them should have a pair that will last a lifetime.

I am not the seller, but the person selling them is a very nice chap indeed and 100% trustworthy.

Sorry, forgot to say welcome to the forum Jason.

Craig

Posted by Peter Richards (Member # 738) on February 19, 2007, 07:05 AM:

It was only my opinion Craig,i didn't mean to offend anyone. [Wink]

Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on February 19, 2007, 10:47 AM:

Jason

It was interesting to hear about your memories of the Saturday Matinee at the army barracks, I grew up in a village next to an RAF camp and my mates and I made good use of the facilities [Wink]

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There was a large hut that was used for all kinds of events, discos, the scouts, thrift shop and of course the Saturday cinema, it had a makeshift projection box with a 16mm projector in it. It was always locked when it wasn't a cinema day but I used to peer in through the perspex screen and marvel at the machinery. When I went to the films, much as now I found myself spending as much time watching the projecetor as I did the screen! [Roll Eyes]

Mike

Posted by Craig Hamilton (Member # 258) on February 19, 2007, 10:54 AM:

Peter, sorry if my reply was a little sharp. [Frown]

Craig

Posted by Peter Richards (Member # 738) on February 19, 2007, 11:37 AM:

No Problem Craig,just thought i may have offended with my comment,we all value things differently.

And i'm happy as i helped Jason get his rewind arms [Smile]

Posted by Jason Redmond (Member # 730) on February 19, 2007, 03:25 PM:

Thanks, Peter. You did indeed. I was going to use my editor, but when I saw Kevin was selling the thing I had thought I wanted, I decided to just take the plunge. Now I've got to explain to my wife where the big MDF board with two arms has come from!!!

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on February 19, 2007, 08:20 PM:

Tony, I recently renewed my license and had my Elmo rewinds fastened to the dashboard...got a wink and a nod [Wink]

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