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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted December 17, 2007 03:38 PM

Does anyone make or sell 600ft reels for standard/regular 8?
I'm not looking for super 8 reels with an adapter, (I can make up plenty of those myself), but dedicated standard 8 ones.

Even 8inch reel to reel tape spools will work, but I can't find any of those either! [Frown]

Thanx.

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Dave.

Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
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Rob Koeling
Master Film Handler

Posts: 399
From: Brighton, UK
Registered: Jun 2003

posted December 17, 2007 04:20 PM

David,

I had a rummage in the cellar this afternoon to find some material for my son's cine show at his old nursery tomorrow. Show is sorted, but I also found 2 600' reels with a R8 fitting. Very nice metal reels. They look like they were used for reel to reel tape. I bought a R8 print of Fritz Lang's 'Destiny' last year at Ealing. This film was mounted on these reels. Unfortunately, my favourite R8 projector for silents (the Elmo SP Hi-Deluxe) doesn't accomodate 600' reels (which is a big shame).
You are welcome to these reels.

- Rob

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted December 17, 2007 05:38 PM

Hi Rob,

Yes please, I'd like them. Perhaps I could pop down to pick them up if you PM me with your address; or else we could meet somewhere between here and Brighton, - whichever is more convenient to you.

Thanx.

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Dave.

Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
Early technology rules OK!

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted December 18, 2007 12:40 PM

Looks like I'll have to resort to using super 8 reels with adapters. Pity, as I prefer to keep everything properly dedicated.

So, here's the thing. [Eek!]

If anyone has a surfeit of 600ft Bonum reels with cases, I'd be more than interested. [Eek!]

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Dave.

Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
Early technology rules OK!

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