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David Fouracre
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 123
From: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Registered: Aug 2013

posted September 10, 2016 07:54 AM

I wonder if anyone can point me in the direction of a replacement cutting blade for an M2 CIR splicer.
I have sharpened the blade a number of times, but it is now near the end of life.
Wittner`s used to stock these (at an inflated price) but no longer list them.
Any help appreciated.
David

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David Gardner
Junior
Posts: 12
From: Minehead, Somerset, UK
Registered: Aug 2016

posted September 11, 2016 08:28 AM

David
I too have been trying for some time to get a replacement blade with the same result. However, I did manage to download a copy of the official detailed instructions for the the use and servicing of CIR M2/M3 splicers.
This makes interesting reading since it states that the blade should never be sharpened! Instead it details how to strip down and clean the U blade to remove the build up of adhesive residue from the inside which causes the blade to "drag" and make a less than clean cut.
I tried it and was pleased with the result. My splicer now works as it should with a neat cut. If you haven't tried this method it might be worthwhile until you can locate a new blade. (Let me know if you do!). The procedure is straightforward with no need for tools.
David

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

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

posted September 11, 2016 12:12 PM

Jack Roe have a 16mm U Knife for a CIR priced at £26.46. Part number CIR17(16).
http://cinemasupplies.co.uk/SearchResults.php?c4o1=c4o1&search=cir&sort=asc&rpp=20&page=1&pRpp=20

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Maurice

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David Fouracre
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 123
From: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Registered: Aug 2013

posted September 11, 2016 01:17 PM

Thank you for that Maurice.

Just tried to do online purchase it is listed as "in-stock" but
my browser says the site is incorrectly configured, and therefore insecure, and will not connect!!!
I will telephone in the morning.
Thanks again.
David

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Kevin Clark
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 978
From: Bapchild, Kent, UK
Registered: May 2004

posted September 11, 2016 02:03 PM

Alternatively PEC in London have them David - have a look through their Film Editing section - some good prices on CIR splicing tape rolls and plastic archival cans too:

https://www.pec.co.uk/pecvnew/film-editing/splicer-spare-parts.html?p=1

Kevin

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