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Topic: Std 8 to Super 8

Clive Casey
Expert Film Handler

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From: Barrow-in-Furness, UK
Registered: Dec 2017

posted March 07, 2018 10:16 AM

Hi every one, I have an old standard 8 set of re-wind arms and was wondering if these could be converted to take super 8 reels. Does something exist to do this, or am I barking up the wrong tree. If they do exist, does anyone know where I could get some. I Iive in hope.
Many thanks, Clive

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Mathew James
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Dec 2014

posted March 07, 2018 10:23 AM

Hi Clive, there are adapters depending on the shaft size you can get an adapter for it?..

Like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-8mm-ADAPTER-for-5-16-in -SHAFT-REWIND/201597354195?hash=item2ef02380d3:g:vLEAAMXQNbxReyQQ.

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Clive Casey
Expert Film Handler

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posted March 07, 2018 11:09 AM

Thanks Matt I will look into those

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Janice Glesser
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From: Sunnyvale, CA USA
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posted March 08, 2018 12:20 AM

Hi Clive...The adapters that Matthew suggested are adapters for 16mm rewinds. Most 8mm dual gauge projectors and rewind/editors will come with super 8mm adapters. These adapters just fit over the 8mm post. It's possible you might be able to find a cheap editor/viewer or a projector with adapters to fit your rewinds.

If you know the make and model of your rewinds you might be able to locate 3D printed adapters. Check Van Eck's site https://shop.van-eck.net/PP-0219.html

There is also this guy in Canada making what looks like generic adapters https://tinyurl.com/y9ax4qy5

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David Roberts
Master Film Handler

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From: Suffolk. England
Registered: Apr 2004

posted March 08, 2018 12:56 PM

Clive,
I have some adapters from 8mm reels,that adapt st. 8 to super 8,which would mean you can use your rewinds with the 1/2 inch super 8 centre reels.
these are not as substantial as the ones Janice has shown,but they should work ok.
if any use,pm your address and I will send them .

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Clive Casey
Expert Film Handler

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From: Barrow-in-Furness, UK
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posted March 09, 2018 05:59 AM

Thanks for your help Janice [Smile]

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David Roberts
Master Film Handler

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posted March 09, 2018 04:14 PM

Clive,
I take it you don't want the adapters I offered,just thought they may have helped,and I didn't want anything for them.

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Janice Glesser
Film Goddess

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From: Sunnyvale, CA USA
Registered: Sep 2011

posted March 09, 2018 07:54 PM

Clive...what David is offering would work as well. The adapter would fit on the reel while you need to use it on the rewinds...after which you can remove it.

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Janice

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Clive Casey
Expert Film Handler

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From: Barrow-in-Furness, UK
Registered: Dec 2017

posted March 10, 2018 02:39 AM

Morning David, I sent you a PM yesterday saying yes please and giving you my address, I guess you didn't get it. I will send another with my address.
Clive

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David Roberts
Master Film Handler

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From: Suffolk. England
Registered: Apr 2004

posted March 10, 2018 03:25 PM

Clive,
just found both your pm"s. I normaly get an e mail saying pm"s sent,but didn't on this occasion.
Will send them Monday,dont worry about post,they weigh very little.

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Clive Casey
Expert Film Handler

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From: Barrow-in-Furness, UK
Registered: Dec 2017

posted March 11, 2018 05:33 AM

Thanks David

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Clive Casey
Expert Film Handler

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From: Barrow-in-Furness, UK
Registered: Dec 2017

posted March 13, 2018 07:14 AM

Hi David, Many thanks, the adaptors arrived today, just the job.
Regards, Clive

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