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Michael O'Regan
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From: Essex, UK
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posted July 23, 2010 02:04 PM

Is anyone familiar with this unit? Is it any good? What size spools does it hold?

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Antonio Costa Mota
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posted July 23, 2010 06:49 PM

Michael
I have had one Unit, which i Bought from the Widescreen Centre in London many years ago. I am still using it a lot today without the slightest problem I think they are great. They take up to 2400 feet reels, like Fumeo. Highly reccomended.

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Michael O'Regan
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posted July 24, 2010 02:54 AM

Thanks, Antonio.
Are 2400ft reels easily available?

Does anyone have a picture of the unit? I can't seem to locate one online anywhere.

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Andrew Woodcock
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posted October 19, 2012 03:29 PM

Does anyone know if these can be used with a Bauer T610 and if so where they might be available still nowadays?

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Hugh Thompson Scott
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posted October 19, 2012 04:15 PM

I would imagine on ebay or an ad as Spondon went out of business
some years ago.They made some useful ancillary equipment
for the enthusiast like swing brackets for 'scope lenses etc.

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Andrew Woodcock
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posted October 19, 2012 04:30 PM

Thanks for that Hugh, yes I was aware of their products and indeed there is a scope bracket of theres on e bay right now! Do you know if these are suitable for any machine in particular a Bauer T610?

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Hugh Thompson Scott
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posted October 19, 2012 04:51 PM

To be honest Andrew I don't know,but it's only a bracket that
would require a couple of holes at most to secure it to your
projector, or you could just have a free standing mount.I would
get it if I were you,as I think it will be cheaper than one from Wittners.

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Andrew Woodcock
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posted October 19, 2012 05:21 PM

Very true! Thanks Hugh... Blimey thats almost poetic l.o.l

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Hugh Thompson Scott
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posted November 05, 2012 03:24 PM

Hi Andrew, thanks for your very kind email,I tried to reply,but
can't get through,anyway it goes without saying that I'll keep
a look out for you(don't know if the unit on ebay is compatable
with 8mm) and will look out for Agfa or Bauer projectors in case
any crop up.

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Maurice Leakey
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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted November 07, 2012 09:23 AM

Michael

Paul Foster should be able to supply large spools.

As I recall, the Spondon looked something like a rewinder with the projector sitting in the middle to take the weight. The rear arm was motor driven.

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