8mm Forum: 16mm CIR splicer spares

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Posted by David Fouracre (Member # 3883) on 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

Posted by David Gardner (Member # 5526) on 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

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on 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

Posted by David Fouracre (Member # 3883) on 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

Posted by Kevin Clark (Member # 211) on 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

Posted by David Fouracre (Member # 3883) on September 12, 2016, 04:03 AM:

Kevin
Thanks for that pointer. Ordered this morning, so can "splice the main brace" tommorrow!!!
David

Again, thanks to all!

Posted by Stuart Reid (Member # 1460) on September 12, 2016, 07:19 AM:

I forgot all about PEC, great to know they're still out there.

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