[pure-silver] Re: Newbie Bulk Loader mistake
- From: Nick Zentena <zentena@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2004 07:36:04 -0400
On Friday 24 September 2004 06:44, Justin F. Knotzke wrote:
> I loaded a canister in, taped the film to the spool and started to
> crank the film onto the reel. It was nearly impossible to do. The film
> kept slipping.
>
> Finally, after the 5th roll, I realized that I am supposed to twist
> the light trap to the "open" position to let the film freely flow. Ooops.
>
> While it was easier to load, I still had some problems with
> slipping. It appears that if I tape the side of the film at the start,
> when taping it to the reel, the slipping stops.
>
> I have two questions:
>
> 1) Have I ruined the first 5 rolls by scratching the emulsion while
> dragging it through the closed light trap? I've exposed a roll yesterday
> to test and I will soup it later this weekend to make sure.
Look at the exposed leader on the roll. What shape is it in? I haven't
done a
whole roll that way I've done part of a roll and don't remember any real
problems.
>
> 2) Certainly someone has a trick to keeping the film from slipping
> on the reel?
Slipping? What's slipping? Do you mean the film is slipping of the
counter
gear? If so then all you need to do is make sure the film has engaged the
gear with the perforations on the film. The Alden is good about counting. If
you mean something else you'll have to explain.
You might want to download the bulk loading FAQ. I think it's written
for the
Watson but the loaders are very similar.
Nick
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