Posts: 5895
From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007
posted October 22, 2008 03:52 AM
Members have recently been complaining about the price of Super 8 CIR splicers.
Some monhs ago I replaced my ageing 16mm CIR with a new one (Model 1T) from Jack Roe Limited of Ross-on-Wye. The total cost including UPS transport, insurance and British VAT (Value Added Tax) came to £313.47.
It is a splendid item and I hope will give me many years of service.
As I have said before in these columns, we have to pay for our hobby.
Posts: 5895
From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007
posted October 22, 2008 10:54 AM
I assume, although you do not say, that you are refering to a second-hand item, not brand new.
In my experience the perforation cutters become blunt after time, and the receptable holes also get larger. This between them results in the tape not being correctly punched out, and time-wasting efforts by hand are needed to clear the punched holes.
Of course, spares are still readily available, but quite expensive.
You're correct in that if you can afford to it's better to buy a brand new splicer, but, not everybody can afford to. Thats why I just mentioned, possibly for newcomers who may read this thread, that they are available for a lower price.
Posts: 226
From: Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire
Registered: Aug 2005
posted October 23, 2008 11:28 AM
Not everyone is in a position to pay that price. I bought a seconhand one for £60.00 and that's fine for me on the use it gets. You can pay the price's if you wish to. Just keeping a eye open for items at lower prices works as well.
Posts: 873
From: Southern England
Registered: Apr 2008
posted November 29, 2008 06:49 PM
Okay, I like the look of the CIR 16mm 'amateur' splicer. Widescreen Centre have this at £200. Firstly, is this reasonable for the job and can it be found new any cheaper?
Posts: 5895
From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007
posted November 30, 2008 12:23 PM
Steven
The Wide Screen CIR @ £199 will adequately do the job but nothing's adjustable. Far better to add another £100 and have the proper job which should last a lifetime and for which spares are readily obtainable.
posted November 30, 2008 05:08 PM
Like Chip, I trust CIR splicers for 35, 16 and reg 8 (I love the Fujica Stereo for Super 8 as it doesn't cover any of the mag tracks). Getting them cheaper on Ebay helps collecting spare parts, since everything on each device can be replaced.
Posts: 873
From: Southern England
Registered: Apr 2008
posted November 30, 2008 06:30 PM
Thanks for the advice. I think I will splash out on the fully adjustable. I've never had a proper 16mm tape splicer, having done tape splicing with an old cement splicer that was my Dad's! In my new approch to the hobby now I should do everything properly!
Posts: 5895
From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007
posted December 01, 2008 02:21 AM
Steven
A wise decision. Whilst I appreciate members' comments about second-hand CIRs on eBay, these do intend to wear, and although most spare parts are obtainable, new ones are expensive. Of course, a collection of old faulty/damaged splicers can be used for spares.
I can assure you that you will be delighted with your purchase. Have a word with Sandie at Jack Roe, she's a very helpful person.