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Posted by Thomas Moore (Member # 3427) on 03-28-2009, 06:39 PM:

I use the longer Christie clamps but have recently run into an issue with films like Godfather 2 and Reds...being 11 and 12 reel prints....my clamps fall barely short or making a secure connection. I was wondering if there is a way to remedy this. Most of the time I am stuck moving these myself and wanted to avoid future spills or any other mis-haps. Thanks.

Posted by Scott Norwood (Member # 30) on 03-28-2009, 07:10 PM:

See "clamping long prints" in the "tips" section (upper left frame) of this site. That method is simple and works well.

Or, better yet, get a "cookie sheet" or Goldberg platter reel and never worry about clamps again!

Posted by Geena Phillips (Member # 3726) on 04-01-2009, 01:23 PM:

Stop teasing me. I want a platter reel SO BAD.

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 04-01-2009, 10:25 PM:

On big prints like that, you bust down the last three reels on a 6k reel...then you can clamp the rest with no problems. Just that you have to rebuild that last three reels back on..

..or, you can move the entire deck with extra hands...

..just be careful in doing that trick though. I had to move, from a STRONG platter clear across the complex, a print of "Gods and Generals" - massive 18 reel print that filled the 52" deck four inches from the edge. "Forget about boards or clamps. We're just going to move the entire deck."

..which was tons easier and had no problems..

-Monte

Posted by Anslem Rayburn (Member # 1267) on 04-02-2009, 02:08 AM:

quote: Monte L Fullmer
. I had to move, from a STRONG platter clear across the complex, a print of "Gods and Generals" - massive 18 reel print that filled the 52" deck four inches from the edge.

Not to be picky, but wasn't "Gods and Generals" 14 reels? I know it was a monster, and I know I'm glad we never had to move it once it was built.

Posted by Carl Martin (Member # 1146) on 04-02-2009, 02:21 AM:

quote: Monte L Fullmer
On big prints like that, you bust down the last three reels on a 6k reel...then you can clamp the rest with no problems. Just that you have to rebuild that last three reels back on..

if you use this method, always add a revolution of scrap film to the outside of what's left on the platter before clamping, or you will most likely leave some damage. also add scrap to the film on the 6k.

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 04-02-2009, 02:46 AM:

quote: Anslem Rayburn
"Gods and Generals" 14 reels?

True, might have been (thx for the correction) - two HEAVY "Fox Boxes" is all I can remember about that..!

Posted by Barry Floyd (Member # 385) on 04-02-2009, 08:58 AM:

I've got Strong AP3 platters in both my booths and during the summer months we regularly swap entire platter decks loaded with a double feature. Only only problem we've ever had is sometimes the main roller bearing assembly will pop out of a deck and get left behind on the deck support arm of the platter tree. It usually takes 2-3 of us to move the deck and maybe one more to help guide it into place once we get it moved, and to make sure we didn't leave the bearing assembly behind.

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 04-02-2009, 12:56 PM:

quote: Barry Floyd
main roller bearing assembly will pop out of a deck

Don't you have that bearing retainer cap that goes on the end of the hub for your decks, or the cap comes out as well?