8mm Forum: Super 8 Tape Splicer Recommendations

8mm Forum

my profile | my password | search | faq | register | forum home

next oldest topic

next newest topic

»	8mm Forum » 8mm Forum » Super 8 Tape Splicer Recommendations

UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!

Author

Topic: Super 8 Tape Splicer Recommendations

Martin Dew
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 204
From: Henley-on-Thames, UK
Registered: Jan 2017

posted March 24, 2017 07:56 PM

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

Hi all, can any of you give me recommendations of makes and models of good - but not bank-breaking - super 8 tape splicers, which are also still quite readily available on the used/auction market? This is a subject I know very little about.

I currently use cement on Super 8 for leaders etc, but I'm quickly realising that tape systems, which I believe can also preserve both sound stripes, will be a necessary addition to the equipment arsenal in the future.

Many thanks...

| IP: Logged

Paul Adsett
Film God

Posts: 5003
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted March 24, 2017 10:49 PM

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

Martin, I use the Kodak Presstape splicer, which can be used for 8mm super 8mm or 16mm. It uses Kodak prestapes which are precut to size. The splicer is available from Steve Osborne at The Reel Image, and so are the packs of presstapes.

--------------------
The best of all worlds- 8mm, super 8mm, 9.5mm, and HD Digital Projection,
Elmo GS1200 f1.0 2-blade
Eumig S938 Stereo f1.0 Ektar
Panasonic PT-AE4000U digital pj

| IP: Logged

Maurice Leakey
Film God

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

posted March 25, 2017 03:09 AM

Email Maurice Leakey

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

One disadvantage of the Kodak Presstapes is that you have to continually stock up on tapes, otherwise, it is a good splicer.
My recommendation is for the CIR splicer which uses relatively cheap rolls of adhesive tape which are perforated by the splicer whilst making a join.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Splicing-Tape-for-CIRO-GUILLOTINE-Super-8MM-Splicer-/192119092109?hash=item2cbb30b38d:g:f7EAAOSwoudW3QHm

--------------------
Maurice

| IP: Logged

Martin Dew
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 204
From: Henley-on-Thames, UK
Registered: Jan 2017

posted March 25, 2017 07:01 AM

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

Great, thanks to both of you. I've been keeping my eye out for CIR for 16mm, but it sounds like getting hold of the Kodak Presstape might be good solution to be running with, particularly as it's 16mm as well as Super 8.

| IP: Logged

Maurice Leakey
Film God

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

posted March 25, 2017 07:37 AM

Email Maurice Leakey

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

Martin
If you do go for a Kodsk Presstape splicer, make sure it's marked as "Universal Splicer" in its traditional yellow box.
This model is for standard 8, Super 8, and 16mm.

--------------------
Maurice

| IP: Logged

Janice Glesser
Film Goddess

Posts: 3468
From: Sunnyvale, CA USA
Registered: Sep 2011

posted March 25, 2017 09:22 AM

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

Martin...Here's a video tutorial I made on how to use the Kodak Universal Splicer:

https://youtu.be/7svDF_Gc8pk

You might also look for a Craig Master 6 Splicer. It's pretty much the Swiss Army Knife of splicers. Good for 8mm, S8mm, and 16mm...and also you can use Presstapes or Glue.

--------------------
Janice

"I'm having a very good day!"
Richard Dreyfuss - Let It Ride (1989).

| IP: Logged

Joe Taffis
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1592
From: United States
Registered: Jun 2003

posted March 25, 2017 10:29 AM

Email Joe Taffis

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

quote:
You might also look for a Craig Master 6 Splicer. It's pretty much the Swiss Army Knife of splicers. Good for 8mm, S8mm, and 16mm

I agree!

[Smile]

--------------------
Joe Taffis

| IP: Logged

Flavio Stabile
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 707
From: Roma, Italia
Registered: Feb 2005

posted March 25, 2017 03:33 PM

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

In my opinion this below is one of the best, simplest and spread super 8 splicer...

http://www.ebay.it/itm/132135513747

please note, this is not a my auction!

| IP: Logged

Daniel Macarone
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 224
From: Summit NJ, USA
Registered: Nov 2015

posted March 25, 2017 04:08 PM

Author's Homepage

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

I've wondered if this professional splicer is compatible with single perf 8/16mm film. I've never used one. This is hard to imagine working when you attempt to tape both sides of the film.

Catozzo guillotine

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Catozzo-Guillotine-Splicer-for-8mm-16mm-Film-/142320887888?hash=item2122fc6850:g:br4AAOSwhQhY0MgJ

| IP: Logged

Martin Dew
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 204
From: Henley-on-Thames, UK
Registered: Jan 2017

posted March 25, 2017 04:17 PM

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

Fantastic information, everyone, thanks!

And thanks for the video link, Janice. I actually saw your video on YouTube just yesterday! It's very good.

| IP: Logged

Maurice Leakey
Film God

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

posted March 26, 2017 02:10 AM

Email Maurice Leakey

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

Two comments from above.

Flavio's link is, of course, a CIR. This is the one I recommend for Super 8.

Daniel's link is actually for 16mm film, either single or double perforated. It can be used for standard 8 film. It is not suitable for Super 8.

--------------------
Maurice

| IP: Logged

Andrew Woodcock
Film God

Posts: 7477
From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted March 26, 2017 02:25 AM

Edit/Delete Post

Martin, take Maurice's advice so far as a Super 8mm preferred splicer of choice is concerned.

The C.I.R. metal bodied type are by far, the very very best, and what you may spend obtaining one of these, would very quickly pay for itself by the fact that the rolls of tape for these are considerably cheaper and much more economical in use than either the Hama type or Presstapes etc etc.

[ March 26, 2017, 06:17 PM: Message edited by: Andrew Woodcock ]

--------------------
"C'mon Baggy..Get with the beat"

| IP: Logged

David Roberts
Master Film Handler

Posts: 405
From: Suffolk. England
Registered: Apr 2004

posted March 26, 2017 03:42 PM

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

not to mention the Fuji single 8 splicer,which of course works with super 8. I have used these for years and they are excellent,and often quite cheap on e bay. my last purchase included 3 rolls of tape(each 100 splices) so will last me ages.

| IP: Logged

Maurice Leakey
Film God

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

posted March 27, 2017 02:46 AM

Email Maurice Leakey

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

The use of a Fuji splicer will depend on the continuing availability of their special tapes.
I believe there was a time when these were withdrawn but they are now available again, but they are not cheap.

--------------------
Maurice

| IP: Logged

Andrew Woodcock
Film God

Posts: 7477
From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted March 27, 2017 06:55 AM

Edit/Delete Post

For example...

http://www.wittnercinetec.com/epages/WittnerCinetec-Super8-16mm-Film.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/WittnerCinetec-Super8-16mm-Film/Products/1121

Versus...

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Super-8mm-CIR-Roll-Of-Professional-Splicing-Tape-By-Jacro-For-Cine-Film-Editing-/401058958916?hash=item5d60fa0e44:g:h8wAAOSwqYBWoVDi

--------------------
"C'mon Baggy..Get with the beat"

| IP: Logged

David Roberts
Master Film Handler

Posts: 405
From: Suffolk. England
Registered: Apr 2004

posted March 27, 2017 11:47 AM

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

yes I know the Fuji tapes are expensive,but if just for adding leads and tails etc,then a roll should last ages.
I think all tape is now becoming hard to get,though I suspect the CIR will be around the longest.

| IP: Logged

Andrew Woodcock
Film God

Posts: 7477
From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted March 27, 2017 11:54 AM

Edit/Delete Post

The Hama style are still readily available, but as nobody has any idea how old the stock is, many suppliers will sell you splice tapes well past their sell by date so far as its adhesive properties are concerned.

In some instances this is far more evident than in others.
Find a good supplier, then stick with them so to speak.
That would be my advice after using a F8S previously for a number of years.

No problems whatsoever since switching to Jackro tape roll.

--------------------
"C'mon Baggy..Get with the beat"

| IP: Logged

Barry Fritz
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1061
From: Burnsville, MN, USA
Registered: Dec 2009

posted March 27, 2017 12:25 PM

Email Barry Fritz

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

If you decide to get a splicer that uses Presstapes, beware of cheap knock-off tapes. I would recommend getting good ones from Urbanskifilm.com.

| IP: Logged

David Roberts
Master Film Handler

Posts: 405
From: Suffolk. England
Registered: Apr 2004

posted March 27, 2017 03:53 PM

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

and if you do find a nice Fuji splicer, Steve Osborne has the tape at $19.50 ,and should not cost much to post being such a tiny item.

| IP: Logged

Martin Dew
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 204
From: Henley-on-Thames, UK
Registered: Jan 2017

posted March 29, 2017 03:31 AM

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

I just found a Kodak Presstape Universal Splicer on eBay.co.uk for £15 with original box, manual and tapes. Seemed like a good deal, and a solution to be moving forward with for the moment.

Thanks again for all your suggestions, and long-term I'm sure I'll seek out a CIR or Ferrania. Barry, thanks for the info about Urbanski and spare tapes for Kodak too. Love this forum.

| IP: Logged

Graham Ritchie
Film God

Posts: 4001
From: New Zealand
Registered: Feb 2006

posted March 29, 2017 03:49 AM

Email Graham Ritchie

Send New Private Message

Edit/Delete Post

Excellent video Janice [Cool]

[Cool]

I was looking at one of those splicers tonight and trying to figure it out...now I know how to use it [Smile]

[Smile]

| IP: Logged

All times are Central

Move Topic

Delete Topic

next oldest topic

next newest topic

Printer-friendly view of this topic

Visit www.film-tech.com for free equipment manual downloads. Copyright 2003-2019 Film-Tech Cinema Systems LLC

UBB.classic^TM 6.3.1.2