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It was in 2014 that I bought a Eumig P8 Phonomatic Novo. To those who don't know this model, it has automatic threading right onto the take-up spool. There is a rear "slide" which drops down onto the spool, the spool has small teeth to engage one of the film's perforations.
However, to do this Eumig created a special spool which is wider than the usual standard 8 spool to allow this guide to drop down inside the two flanges.
Regrettably, although the projector came in its original box with instructions the special spool was missing.
I searched for years to find the correct spool but was unable to locate one. No doubt Eumig may have only manufactured a small number to include with each projector. Of course, a normal standard spool could be used with manual lacing.
Now, seven years years later, there on eBay was just what I wanted. This has now been received in perfect condition, and with it, a nice note from the seller, fellow member David Tatham.
Here is a similar projector on eBay and you can see the auto-setting piece around the lens assembly, and the rear slide actually lying in the take-up spool.
Eumig P8 Phonomatic Film Projector In original Box with Instructions | eBay
To David, my grateful thanks.
However, to do this Eumig created a special spool which is wider than the usual standard 8 spool to allow this guide to drop down inside the two flanges.
Regrettably, although the projector came in its original box with instructions the special spool was missing.
I searched for years to find the correct spool but was unable to locate one. No doubt Eumig may have only manufactured a small number to include with each projector. Of course, a normal standard spool could be used with manual lacing.
Now, seven years years later, there on eBay was just what I wanted. This has now been received in perfect condition, and with it, a nice note from the seller, fellow member David Tatham.
Here is a similar projector on eBay and you can see the auto-setting piece around the lens assembly, and the rear slide actually lying in the take-up spool.
Eumig P8 Phonomatic Film Projector In original Box with Instructions | eBay
To David, my grateful thanks.
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