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Pasquale DAlessio
Film God

Posts: 3523
From: Bristol,RI, USA
Registered: May 2010

posted February 19, 2012 01:08 PM

I just bought this on ebay for 9.99. It was sold as. It stated in the auction it had a loud squeel when turned on. I decided to take a chance. Shipping was 12.95. Well, I'm glad I did. The noise turned out to be a lose drive pulley on the motor shaft. All the belts are good. To me, this is the quietest dual 8mm projector I have ever had. Features are forward,lamp on, stop, reverse, lamp on. The other knob is slo-mo and still. Then of course, focus, frame etc. It also includes film cutter, and the best part, a telescope lens. This is in terrific cosmetic condition. But I was really amazed at how smooth it runs. This to me is a quality projector with a lot of great features. Oh yes, and variable speed control, perfect for transfers. A nice looking projector that I will probably keep for a long time.

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Thomas Dafnides
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 247
From: St. Louis, Missouri USA
Registered: Dec 2009

posted February 20, 2012 11:02 PM

Is it easy to clean the gate?
Examining the aperature/gate path at the base plate (opposite the pressure plate)..is there a flexible/spring guide or spring pins to allow for micro-variations in film width ?

[ February 21, 2012, 11:39 AM: Message edited by: Thomas Dafnides ]

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Pasquale DAlessio
Film God

Posts: 3523
From: Bristol,RI, USA
Registered: May 2010

posted February 21, 2012 05:26 PM

HI Tom

Very easy. When it's in the stop mode the gate is actually open. Making it an easy clean. I posted a couple of pics for you.

Pat

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Janice Glesser
Film Goddess

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From: Sunnyvale, CA USA
Registered: Sep 2011

posted February 23, 2012 11:43 AM

That's a terrific find Pat! Thanks for the nice detailed description and photos...sounds like you got a good one!

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Janice

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

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Pasquale DAlessio
Film God

Posts: 3523
From: Bristol,RI, USA
Registered: May 2010

posted February 24, 2012 09:20 AM

Hi Janice

It's a real beauty. Very quiet and smooth running. This one is a keeper.

Pat

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