Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Does Goldberg own the market for small reels?

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Posted by Dan Chilton (Member # 2288) on 09-25-2005, 08:34 PM:

Is it just me, or does Goldberg run the roost when it comes to 24" to 28" reels? I've heard that an Italian manufacturer (Cinemattica?) makes, or used to make, giant reels for double mutt systems... but do they make smaller ones too? Just curious. It seems there would be a little more diversity in the reel buying market.

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 09-25-2005, 10:41 PM:

Neumade also makes reels as does Hollywood Film Company.

Posted by Steve Guttag (Member # 268) on 09-26-2005, 06:27 AM:

In terms of variety, Goldberg does indeed have a lock in the USA.

Neumade does have a couple of reels to offer.

For split reels there are yet more offerings, including Hollywood Film Company (they might also make some shipping reels), Neumade and others.

The reel market is a small one, particularly these days.

Posted by Mark Hajducki (Member # 1732) on 09-27-2005, 07:06 AM:

quote: Dan Chilton
I've heard that an Italian manufacturer (Cinemattica?) makes, or used to make, giant reels for double mutt systems

I have used Cinemeccanica 6k and 13k reels (for use on tower systems)

Posted by Leo Enticknap (Member # 534) on 09-27-2005, 08:24 AM:

In the UK, Philip Rigby (this company doesn't have a website AFAIK) also make running spools. Jack Roe also sells them - I don't know whether they manufacture in-house or use an external supplier.

Posted by Dick Vaughan (Member # 540) on 09-27-2005, 09:50 AM:

Leo

By coincidence the new Rigby catalogue landed on my desk today and surprise surprise they have entered the 21st century.

Click here for their website

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 09-27-2005, 07:10 PM:

Be VERY warey of any "new" Goldberg stuff that you might buy, especially theor large reels. The center hubs on them have a tendency to fall apart. Keep in mond that this is on stuff manufactured in about the last two years. We have large Goldbergs that are 15 plus years old that are just fine. A few years back they made some major changes in the machinery at the plant and what ever they changed in the manufacturing of the center hub has pretty much ruined it for most. They also will not stand behind their products, even on such a simple problem such as this and hence Goldberg rates a zero with me.

I would be far more inclined to import large reels if needed or purchase another brand or which there are a few around.

Mark

Posted by Daryl C. W. O'Shea (Member # 1303) on 09-27-2005, 07:41 PM:

Neumade's split reels get my vote. [thumbsup]

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 09-27-2005, 10:20 PM:

Ditto to Mark's comments. I bought a pair of split reels from Goldberg a couple of years ago and not only were they unwilling to stand behind blatantly defective workmanship from the day they arrived, but in less than 2 years time they have both busted apart. I have also heard way too many similar stories lately.

Goldberg has lost my business and recommendations except for their "show shipper" platter reel.

Posted by Leo Enticknap (Member # 534) on 09-28-2005, 03:24 PM:

quote: Dick Vaughan
By coincidence the new Rigby catalogue landed on my desk today and surprise surprise they have entered the 21st century.

Well bugger me with a soldering iron! I never thought that would happen. I note that their website doesn't give prices, though - in the last Rigby catalogue I saw they were an absolute joke - something like £5 for a 3" core and, if I remember correctly, a bin at £200.

Posted by Pete Naples (Member # 761) on 09-28-2005, 04:22 PM:

quote:
bugger me with a soldering iron!