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Stewart McSporran
Master Film Handler

Posts: 272
From: Glasgow, Scotland
Registered: Nov 2003

posted July 15, 2007 04:34 PM

In response to Den's post about obtaining sprocket repair tape; I was about to post a "me to" at the end.

Then it occurred to me: how does one actually apply this tape? I can see how I could apply an inch or two on my tape splicer, but how do you ensure registration over larger distances? I'm guessing there are specialist (read expensive) machines to do this.

Who sells this tape? I've done some web searches and can't find it at the usual suspects.

thanks
Stewart

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John Whittle
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Northridge, CA USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 15, 2007 06:55 PM

There are two machines that I know of (and maybe more). The Perfix and the Cinebug. Both use the edge of what used to be 3m clear splicing tape (it was perforated and used in editing in both 16mm and 35mm on Rivas and HFC splicers by Holywood editors and others for workprints).

The Perfix and Cinebug has a means of guiding this adhesive strip with perforations onto the edge of the 16mm print and then applying pressure to make sure the tape sticks. One is electric and the other manual (I've forgotten which one I've got, but it's electric).

The tape as a bit (or is a bit) pricy since it's cut from regular splicing tape (which is probably something on the endangered product list now anyway).

I think a few dealers still sell both the machines and tape.

You're right, if you only have to apply a few inches, you can do it manually. In fact before these machines, we'd use Kodak Press-tapes and cut just the perf edge and apply it to the broken perforation. Slow, yes, but I was an hourly employee at a film lab back then ....

John

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Den Brown
Master Film Handler

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From: London, UK
Registered: Apr 2007

posted July 22, 2007 01:25 PM

Hello

This may help........

http://www.philiprigby.co.uk/

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Stewart McSporran
Master Film Handler

Posts: 272
From: Glasgow, Scotland
Registered: Nov 2003

posted July 23, 2007 04:11 PM

Thanks Den,

I think I'll skip even asking how much that costs!

I don't know if you noticed elsewhere; but I've bought a roll from Larry Urbanski. If you want some drop me a PM.

Stewart

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