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DIY core plates (followup for gryanme)
Here is the original posting by Mark on how to make a core plate from a
metal daylight spool and a core adaptor:
"You can make a 200' flange by ripping apart a 200' 16mm daylight spool
and using one side as the flange, and then screw in a 16mm core adapter
(the kind found in editing rooms --- or a machine shop could make one
easily. Also these aluminum core adapters are probably still available
in the US from either CHRISTY'S EDITORIAL SUPPLY, or EDITORIAL EQUIPMENT
PARTS --- both in Burbank, California). Mark."
I used an ARRI core adaptor (like you find in Arri M and S 400' mags)
because I had one lying around. It worked very well. You could also use
a Bolex adaptor as well. Chambless (706-636-5210) sells them for around
$50. You might be able to get away with just a core adaptor and not
bother with a core plate. 200' loads aren't very big and probably
wouldn't rub inside a mag. $150 seems a little high for a core plate.
You can buy whole 200' mags on ebay for $150.
Kodak might do custom loading for you but you would have to order alot
of stock. Studio Film and Tape offered to spool there short ends into
any length I wanted. Some labs will do it for a fee. I used to spool my
own stuff if a stock wasn't available in 200' loads. Very easily
accomplished in a clean dark room with a pair of rewinds, a 200'
daylight spool, and a split reel. Watch out spooling down B&W though. It
builds up alot of static electricity.
-Ray
gryanme@aol.com wrote:
Greetings,
I am new to this group but I am intersted in using these 200 ft loads
for my
ACL. Can anyone forward me the post on how to adapt the Arri or Bolex
core
adapters for my ACL. Also, do I need this because I already have 1 core
spool? that I am using with my double perf 200 ft loads. (Not the
daylight
medal spool) but the other one. Consequently, I only have one and I
currently
have two spools so another is needed and I have been told that they cost
around 150 dollars... Is this the same thing? Also, why doesn't Kodak
make
the 800 speed for the minima? If filming the old way - before Minima,
how
does one cut down to 200 ft from 400ft. Can it be done by the Lab or
Kodak
for a small fee? Thanks for your advise...
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