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Author Topic: Say goodbye to tail wraps, thrown prints and poo (aka: SAFETY RINGS) Rachel Craven Madam Moderator Posts: 2190 From: Pensacola, FL Registered: Dec 2000 posted 12-10-2003 03:21 PM                     Do you have them in pink??? No really, about time Brad!  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-10-2003 03:55 PM                     A really good idea! Are these molded plastic? I don't think they'll work in Salt Lake City or Jackson Hole, WY. due to the high altitude. Brad, can they be modified for proper operation at High Altitudes ? Mark @ CLACO  |  IP: Logged John Westlund Expert Film Handler Posts: 204 From: Burney, CA, USA Registered: Jun 2001 posted 12-10-2003 06:11 PM                     They should come in green to match my christie platter  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 12-10-2003 07:12 PM                     Yes, they are lightweight, yet made from thick and VERY strong plastic. Mark, Joe did our high altitude testing and we modified the design so it now works at those pesky altitudes. If someone wants a specific color, anything can be done "for a price". Otherwise it's dark blue.  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-10-2003 09:44 PM                        These really ought to have a catchier name. I suggest: PlatterGuard  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 12-10-2003 09:49 PM                  Mike... that is a cool name.... Ummmm..."PlatterGuard", not "Mike".... >>> Phil  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 12-10-2003 10:51 PM                        What? Why is it guarding against platters? Honestly though, we thought of that a long time ago and, well, it didn't stick. What did stick? How about the Film-Tech Rim Job?  |  IP: Logged Josh Jones Redhat Posts: 1207 From: Plano, TX Registered: Apr 2000 posted 12-10-2003 11:48 PM                        I worked a shift with brad in Dallas over halloween and had a chance to play with these critters. I was impressed, neat design. As the video shows, it only takes a few second to swap them. Josh  |  IP: Logged Bryan Fournier Film Handler Posts: 61 From: Greensboro, NC Registered: Dec 1999 posted 12-11-2003 12:06 AM                     When I worked for National Amusements a few years ago one of the union projectionists came up with a similar design. Your ring seems quite refined and battle tested. It also appears to be much easier to move from deck to deck. Great job!  |  IP: Logged Bruce McGee Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1776 From: Asheville, NC USA... Nowhere in Particular. Registered: Aug 1999 posted 12-11-2003 07:07 AM                     Way to go, Brad!!! Now I know why I havent heard from you much in the last year or so. How about WrapGuard?  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 12-11-2003 07:25 AM                        "FlingGuard" ?  |  IP: Logged Ian Price Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1714 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-11-2003 11:55 AM                     The name needs a bit more dash... Platter-Guard Fling-Guard Tail-Guard Ass-Guard  |  IP: Logged Kevin Wale Expert Film Handler Posts: 167 From: Guymon, OK USA Registered: Aug 2003 posted 12-11-2003 12:33 PM                     I like Fling Guard the best.  |  IP: Logged Richard Greco Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1180 From: Plant City, FL Registered: Nov 2003 posted 12-11-2003 12:57 PM                     I think I'm jealous. You guys with non rim powered platters SUCK!! Any idea if a Speco design is in the works?  |  IP: Logged Jean-Michel Grin Expert Film Handler Posts: 222 From: Geneva & Lausanne, Switzerland Registered: Jul 2002 posted 12-11-2003 02:17 PM                        Great design ! I need two units for my damned Strong DMC platters, specialized to trow a print down  |  IP: Logged

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