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Posted by Barry Fritz (Member # 1865) on July 22, 2016, 09:01 PM:

I had a nice extra 18-5 but it was missing the logo on the front cover. Just for giggles and $hits, I thought I would try and photograph the one I had and try and create a decent replica on photograph paper. Although up close and in person, a knowledgeable person would discover the difference, if you are missing the logo, this is better than having nothing. Below are two pics of the cover with different lighting and and example of the photo I created. The logos are on a 4x6 template, and I just sent it to Walgreens to have it printed on glossy paper. Cost me 29 cents. I taped the photo to a piece of cardboard and used an exacto knife to cut out the logo. It is important to not manipulate the pic and to have it printed as a 4x6, so the logo will be the correct size. The pix below are a bit soft focused. actual logo pic is sharper. I will email the digital photo to anyone that wants one. PM me your email address and I will send it.

[ July 22, 2016, 11:23 PM: Message edited by: Barry Fritz ]

Posted by Graham Ritchie (Member # 559) on July 22, 2016, 10:41 PM:

That looks brilliant Barry,

Just recently I fixed up one of those projectors. I was lucky the missing label was still it the box. I re-stuck back on with high strength Araldite [Smile]

Posted by Mathew James (Member # 4581) on August 23, 2017, 06:20 PM:

Dear Barry!

Can i get this digitized label from you emailed to me please. I bought a bolex super 18-5 that just came in today but it is missing this exact label.

Also, Does anyone know how one can match the gray paint on the bolex? I have some small spots that need a touch up or two, but overall it is in great shape and runs well.
Thanx,
Matt

Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on August 24, 2017, 11:18 AM:

Hi Matthew...I've been experimenting on making labels for the Bolex 18-5 series of projector. Mine are more like the original label printed on metal.

Check out this thread:
http://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=010662

I don't have the artwork for the model you have...but I'll see if I can get it from Barry and post a finished label.

Posted by Mathew James (Member # 4581) on August 24, 2017, 12:58 PM:

WOW!!!That would be fantastic Janice.
Thanx so much!!!

Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on September 02, 2017, 06:37 PM:

Here is one of my prototype labels. This front label for the Std. 8mm projector is very difficult to produce. Because I have to cut it by hand it's not perfect...but on the projector is looks pretty good. I have to find a more consistent way to cut the outer circle. There's very little tolerance. One slip of the cutting blade and it's start over.

Posted by Mathew James (Member # 4581) on October 16, 2017, 08:23 AM:

These labels are a really great idea!
Janice has kindly sent me some labels to try and for my particular machine, it uses the rectangular shaped label, as per the 18-5L. Regardless, they are all great and thanx very much to you both for your help Barry and Janice!

I am not the worlds best gluer, but I did my best [Smile]

I am sure others can get theirs cleaner.

Using PL adhesive to super stick the label. Apply VERY lightly or it can squish out the edges a bit [Smile]

You can buy this stuff anywhere(canadiantire, home depot, lowes,etc...)

Using neodynmium magnets to super hold the label while drying:

Attached label!

Ps: there seems to be a bit of white on the edges pictured here, but i think it is a glare.
People can order these nice labels from Janice Glesser if you want them on metal, or simply print and stick depending what you want to do!

Posted by Barry Fritz (Member # 1865) on October 16, 2017, 08:12 PM:

Looks good Matt! The magnets were a great idea.

Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on October 17, 2017, 12:17 AM:

So glad you are happy with the label Matt. I'm thinking the preferred type of glue would dry flat and be applied to both the label and the cover surfaces. You would let it dry for a bit and then carefully press the label onto the cover. To avoid scratching you could place something over the label (maybe some heavy card stock cut to size or just paper) and to hold the label down in place use some tape. The metal is very thin and doesn't take much pressure to get it to lie flat.

I have found this glue seems to work well. You can spread it with a toothpick or a cheap throw-away art brush you get from the dollar store.

[ October 17, 2017, 06:58 PM: Message edited by: Janice Glesser ]

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