Splicing an original 3 reel that's a 2 reel back to 3 - more to it than that!

[Stuart Budd]

Yep, a little more to it than that. The two reels are a 180/600 and a 120/400. The 400 is probably holding 320. 1/2" of spare space. The 600 is almost to the brim. If you're not careful and you should be but, if you're not, it unravels a little.
My initial first thought was, balance the two reels. That then lead to the "hold it a min" thought! I'd be adding unnecessary cuts. That's just a no no.

So, do you recommend leaving as is and just be careful, or splice back to 3 as I think the alternative of balancing the reels so the 400 hold a little more and the 600 has a little more space isn't a good idea. Or is it!

This is sound Super8 too. So guessing there's a risk of tearing the audio tracks off!

It's my Black Sunday Marketing Films reels. Just prepping them for a first clean and watch. First chance in a while.

Thoughts and advice most welcome. I'll hold off for a bit

My trusty Bauer is ready for action

[Mike Newell]

Think I eventually had it on two 600 reels. A waste I know. It was too big to put on single 800 I tried. I think from memory the cut was were Faisal gets shot in the ocean at Miami. If you keep it the way it is it will eventually overspill at some point.

[Stuart Budd]

Just ran part 1 (400 reel). It.s very red but sound is good. Will have a good look at it and probably ballance the two reels it came on. If that doesn't look right then I may even back it down to 3. You're right though, can't leave it as it is. Film is easerly damaged.