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Posted by Andy Frodsham (Member # 4061) on 12-18-2006, 01:34 PM:

After much thought we have decided to purchase two sets of Kelmar spool arms for our two Westar 2001 machines. We are contemplating the 800 series which we hope to use with 6000ft spools (plastic or aluminium).

Does anyone have any experience of using these arms? I have some doubts about the durability of the take-up clutch mechanisms which seem somewhat less sophisticated than the Westar originals. Also, we will be using 5/16th spindles. Do the reel catches stand-up well to regular use?

Posted by Richard Fowler (Member # 893) on 12-18-2006, 02:39 PM:

There is not much difference for 35mm use between the two Kelmar series. The cost difference is basically the arm is Utube aluminim and machined parts versus castings + a simpler shaft set up.. We sold many of them with little problem for installs and rentals. Some people complain of broken end locks but we never had that problem

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 12-18-2006, 04:11 PM:

here