Great video! This is exactly what I wanted to learn. Thanks for making this. I feel a lot more confident about repairing my family's old Super 8 films now!
Thank you for taking the time to do the review. I had purchased a couple of second hand splicers but neither seemed that easy and I didn't want to attempt using film cement. After watching your video I purchased the Kodak Press Tape Splicer and did it first time. Repaired a vintage film. Greeting from the UK
Another great segment. I have a splicer at home and it was my Dad's. A older model at least the sixties if not the fifties. Now I have a idea as to how to use it. Thank you Mike.
Thanks, very informative! Think its called a burnisher (the little tool). I use the rounded end as well. Inherited the Family reels....about 30, 9" reels with a TON of splices. Got this little gem on ebay for $24! Thanks again...got my like!
Thanks so much!! I still use mine almost daily. I had no idea that's what the little tool was called, appreciate it. Very often, people sell these little splicers without it, not good.
I noticed the first time you used the splice tapes, you missed out the part where after overlapping the film ends you bring the cutter down. You showed it for the leader though. I got a tiny bit confused haha.
You're not supposed to notice that 🤣. I think nerves got the best of me and I completely forgot to cut the film. I've used these splicers since the 80's, you'd think it would be muscle memory by now!!
Hey Mike. I think you're supposed to lower the lever and cut the two sides of the film after overlapping just like you did with the leader film. Great video though.
Whoa, I just noticed exactly what you're talking about. You absolutely have to cut the film first, which oddly, I did for the closeup. Really strange that I left that part out but thank you for pointing it out to me, I appreciate it!!
@@Filmboy24 glad to be of some help. Yeah I was following the steps and I noticed that if you don't cut the extra, ovwrlap you'll end up with four overlapping layers. 2 film ans 2 tapes. There's no way on earth this lump will be able to go through the intricate loops of the projector without being chewed up.
why did you use the cutter for the end of film to leader but not when spicing 2 film ends? Why overlap film ends...doesn't that make the splice too thick? Thanks
Hey JCG, you caught my editing error 🤣. I've actually considered re-shooting this whole video because of this but not sure yet. I actually did the splices exactly the same, just bungled it in editing.
I'm surprised all the people that commented that already have an old splicer that used the cement technique, but now want to go with your tape, didn't encounter this problem: How do you make the hole punctures after applying the tape? I'm wanting to consider the tape system since the cement is way more expenisive. But where do you get that "hole spocket puncher"??
These particular tapes are pre-perfed, so the holes are already in the splice tapes. You can search for "Kodak Presstapes" to see what they are. The best and cheapest place to get them is from Urbanski Film Supplies.
That's rather time consuming. Glad I have the Agfa F 8S Automatic. Put tape in handle Put both ends of film around the notches, overlapping 2 frames, and put the clamps down Press down lever Ready! Cut and taped on both sides in 10 seconds.
nice film for repairing film. What about splicing film to add to larger reels without using those turn things. Maybe I can use the projector for just turning the film from one reel to another. Projector bulb is burned out.
Thanks, Carolyn!! The film rewinds that I use aren't absolutely necessary and to be honest, I don't always use them when quick splicing. A projector would work, just be careful not to get the film scratched up on anything between the two reels. Also, be mindful of the power of a projector when forwarding or rewinding.
Hey Mike when you used your blade to cut the film you lost me as to what you cut. I'm watching this on my phone so it's a little hard to tell with a small screen. But when you told me you had a blade in that machine I thought it would cut the film directly in half. But I guess apparently it cut it differently. OMG I guess I need some coffee I'm lost.
Hey Keith, yes, the blade cuts the film and the leader, which gives you a perfect match (like me and coffee). Then you pull out the cut pieces and tape the leader on.
@@Filmboy24 Dear Mr Spreighter Genius Sir You are way over my head but I love it you stay there I'll stay here and I'm good at my low level. But I will soon be at your level it is now 10:17 p.m. And I am having one kick ass cup of coffee. Yeaaaaaa
@@Filmboy24 U Crack me up brother. I love your style and sense of humor and humbleness. U really do F. ing , make me laugh. Excuse me I'm high on coffee right now I have had three cups. WEeeee. Yipeee From one big kid to another. Kuhn
Thanks for the tutorial! I bought one of these splicers on eBay and the blade is not flush to the plate. Is this normal? It looks like it will not cut the film. I don’t have any film to try it out so I don’t want to cut good film until I figure this out. Any help is appreciated!
Hi Jay, yes, the blade should definitely make even contact with the plastic base. You can try cutting a strip of paper, it won't hurt anything. If it doesn't cut it completely, it won't cut your film completely.
I'm just starting to get into digitizing. What would you recommend as an excellent cleaner, splicer for 8 and super 8mm, and cleaning pads? Thanks for all you expertise, time and excellent editing skills. Gtrat job!
Thanks, Jeff! There's a couple of different cleaners available and both are quite popular. One is called Film Renew and the other is Film Guard. It's kind of a Chevy/Ford preference between the two, though I do believe Film Guard leaves a better coating on the film. I sometimes will just use high concentrate (90%+) isopropyl alcohol for a quick clean. Pec-Pads are a good choice for being very gentle on film. I use KimWipes, which are also very gentle. I've always sworn by my Kodak Presstape 8mm/Super 8/16mm tape splicer but some people prefer cement splices. I also have and occasionally use a super 8 guillotine tape splicer for fun.
@@Filmboy24 Hi Filmboy24. I have a wolverine Pro. I had asked them what they recommend and their tech support department recommended Rubbing Alcohol 20% and 80% distilled water. What is your opinion on that? I just don't want to do anything to damage the film.
@@jefflassek6988 That combination won't hurt the film at all. When I process movie film, I also give it a final bath in distilled water with a few drops of Kodak's Photo-Flo. The distilled water is typically used to prevent water spots and the bit of alcohol to help dry it quicker.
You're good Mike i really messed up mike my sister's husband just passed after 50years.he had a gaf 1666z8mm and she wanted me to take it home and get it going bc she didn't know how well i broke the film and she wants me to bring it back in two days to watch it with her well im really scared and mostly embarrassed what do i do?
Thanks, James! Condolences to you and your family. The film would be pretty easy to splice back together if you had one of these splicers. Unfortunately, I don’t have your film, so I can’t really help.
You're spot on, it was an error on my end. I've been meaning to redo this video for a while now. It started with an editing issue that I didn't catch until months after it was uploaded, then I had to try and fix the video after upload...nearly impossible. Right after I zoom in for the closeup, the film is actually cut.
Hey Dmitri, that's a good question. I don't believe Kodak makes the splicers or tape splices anymore. I'm pretty sure the tape splices are still being manufactured (by another company), just search for "Presstape Splices". These particular splicers are very plentiful on Ebay and Amazon as well.
I just watched it again. Is there some kind of magic or something here. It seems like when you lowered your blade down on that tape you would have cut it directly in half. Yea or Ney ? WTF
Great video! This is exactly what I wanted to learn. Thanks for making this. I feel a lot more confident about repairing my family's old Super 8 films now!
My pleasure!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!
Great instructional video!!
I just bought one and I’m looking forward to repairing several films.
Thank you.
Awesome! Thanks so much!
Thank you for taking the time to do the review. I had purchased a couple of second hand splicers but neither seemed that easy and I didn't want to attempt using film cement. After watching your video I purchased the Kodak Press Tape Splicer and did it first time. Repaired a vintage film. Greeting from the UK
My pleasure! Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!!
Another great segment. I have a splicer at home and it was my Dad's. A older model at least the sixties if not the fifties. Now I have a idea as to how to use it. Thank you Mike.
Thanks, George!
Thanks. Splicing some old family films from the 50s. This really helped
Thanks for watching, Andrew!!
That's a cool little piece of equipment. Making a video back in the day must have been nuts.
Thanks Rob! Yes, it was a challenge for sure...and very time consuming.
Thanks, very informative! Think its called a burnisher (the little tool). I use the rounded end as well. Inherited the Family reels....about 30, 9" reels with a TON of splices. Got this little gem on ebay for $24! Thanks again...got my like!
Thanks so much!! I still use mine almost daily. I had no idea that's what the little tool was called, appreciate it. Very often, people sell these little splicers without it, not good.
Thanks Mike! I have the same splicer and I was trying to figure out the tape. Very informative!
Awesome! Thanks, Rubin!!
Okay you be the leader I'll be the follower.
U R Great Bro
I noticed the first time you used the splice tapes, you missed out the part where after overlapping the film ends you bring the cutter down. You showed it for the leader though. I got a tiny bit confused haha.
You're not supposed to notice that 🤣. I think nerves got the best of me and I completely forgot to cut the film. I've used these splicers since the 80's, you'd think it would be muscle memory by now!!
Can I weld it Mike. Another nice instruction video. Well done.
Hehe, if it can be welded...you can weld it!
Hey Mike. I think you're supposed to lower the lever and cut the two sides of the film after overlapping just like you did with the leader film. Great video though.
Whoa, I just noticed exactly what you're talking about. You absolutely have to cut the film first, which oddly, I did for the closeup. Really strange that I left that part out but thank you for pointing it out to me, I appreciate it!!
@@Filmboy24 glad to be of some help. Yeah I was following the steps and I noticed that if you don't cut the extra, ovwrlap you'll end up with four overlapping layers. 2 film ans 2 tapes. There's no way on earth this lump will be able to go through the intricate loops of the projector without being chewed up.
@@chooqi7 Haha, you're right about that! Still have no idea how I missed that so badly, LOL! Thanks again!
I, have one of, these & it's from the
Year 1968 to the present!!
Thanks!
My pleasure!
why did you use the cutter for the end of film to leader but not when spicing 2 film ends? Why overlap film ends...doesn't that make the splice too thick? Thanks
Hey JCG, you caught my editing error 🤣. I've actually considered re-shooting this whole video because of this but not sure yet. I actually did the splices exactly the same, just bungled it in editing.
@@Filmboy24 you won’t have to reshoot the whole video.. just the segment and edit it in! Thanks
@@JGC_TV ..splice it in! There, I said it.
Nice! Do you teach math by any chance? LOL You explain it very well and make it look so easy that even a 56 yr old can do it! Thanks!
LOL, Thanks Mark!!
I'm surprised all the people that commented that already have an old splicer that used the cement technique, but now want to go with your tape, didn't encounter this problem: How do
you make the hole punctures after applying the tape? I'm wanting to consider the tape system since the cement is way more expenisive. But where do you get that "hole spocket puncher"??
These particular tapes are pre-perfed, so the holes are already in the splice tapes. You can search for "Kodak Presstapes" to see what they are. The best and cheapest place to get them is from Urbanski Film Supplies.
Good job but I think that "AGFA F8S Automatic Fuser Splicer" is better.
Thank you!!
That's rather time consuming. Glad I have the Agfa F 8S Automatic.
Put tape in handle
Put both ends of film around the notches, overlapping 2 frames, and put the clamps down
Press down lever
Ready! Cut and taped on both sides in 10 seconds.
nice film for repairing film. What about splicing film to add to larger reels without using those turn things. Maybe I can use the projector for just turning the film from one reel to another. Projector bulb is burned out.
Thanks, Carolyn!!
The film rewinds that I use aren't absolutely necessary and to be honest, I don't always use them when quick splicing. A projector would work, just be careful not to get the film scratched up on anything between the two reels. Also, be mindful of the power of a projector when forwarding or rewinding.
Hey Mike
when you used your blade to cut the film
you lost me as to what you cut.
I'm watching this on my phone so it's a little hard to tell with a small screen.
But when you told me you had a blade in that machine I thought it would cut the film directly in half.
But I guess apparently it cut it differently.
OMG I guess I need some coffee I'm lost.
Hey Keith, yes, the blade cuts the film and the leader, which gives you a perfect match (like me and coffee). Then you pull out the cut pieces and tape the leader on.
@@Filmboy24
Dear Mr Spreighter
Genius Sir
You are way over my head but I love it you stay there I'll stay here and I'm good at my low level.
But I will soon be at your level it is now 10:17 p.m.
And I am having one kick ass cup of coffee.
Yeaaaaaa
@@KTHKUHNKK Haha, believe me, there is no level lower than mine!
@@Filmboy24
U Crack me up brother.
I love your style and sense of humor and humbleness.
U really do F. ing
, make me laugh.
Excuse me I'm high on coffee right now I have had three cups.
WEeeee. Yipeee
From one big kid to another.
Kuhn
Thanks for the tutorial! I bought one of these splicers on eBay and the blade is not flush to the plate. Is this normal? It looks like it will not cut the film. I don’t have any film to try it out so I don’t want to cut good film until I figure this out. Any help is appreciated!
Hi Jay, yes, the blade should definitely make even contact with the plastic base. You can try cutting a strip of paper, it won't hurt anything. If it doesn't cut it completely, it won't cut your film completely.
I want to buy one of those . Any place where I can get the splicer and the tapes?
I've had several of these over the years. Picked them up from garage sales, flea markets and they're also always listed on Ebay.
White gloves????
Yes, that's probably a good idea, I just always seem to have a tendency of getting them stuck in the splices :)
Where can I buy some film leader?
I buy mine from Urbanski Film. Just call and tell Larry what you need :)
urbanskifilm.com/supplies.html
@@Filmboy24 thanks!
I'm just starting to get into digitizing. What would you recommend as an excellent cleaner, splicer for 8 and super 8mm, and cleaning pads? Thanks for all you expertise, time and excellent editing skills. Gtrat job!
Thanks, Jeff!
There's a couple of different cleaners available and both are quite popular. One is called Film Renew and the other is Film Guard. It's kind of a Chevy/Ford preference between the two, though I do believe Film Guard leaves a better coating on the film. I sometimes will just use high concentrate (90%+) isopropyl alcohol for a quick clean. Pec-Pads are a good choice for being very gentle on film. I use KimWipes, which are also very gentle. I've always sworn by my Kodak Presstape 8mm/Super 8/16mm tape splicer but some people prefer cement splices. I also have and occasionally use a super 8 guillotine tape splicer for fun.
@@Filmboy24 Hi Filmboy24. I have a wolverine Pro. I had asked them what they recommend and their tech support department recommended Rubbing Alcohol 20% and 80% distilled water. What is your opinion on that? I just don't want to do anything to damage the film.
@@jefflassek6988 That combination won't hurt the film at all. When I process movie film, I also give it a final bath in distilled water with a few drops of Kodak's Photo-Flo. The distilled water is typically used to prevent water spots and the bit of alcohol to help dry it quicker.
@@Filmboy24 Thank you so much for your expertise and willingness to share your knowledge.
@@jefflassek6988 My pleasure, Jeff!! Thanks for watching!
You're good Mike i really messed up mike my sister's husband just passed after 50years.he had a gaf 1666z8mm and she wanted me to take it home and get it going bc she didn't know how well i broke the film and she wants me to bring it back in two days to watch it with her well im really scared and mostly embarrassed what do i do?
Thanks, James! Condolences to you and your family. The film would be pretty easy to splice back together if you had one of these splicers. Unfortunately, I don’t have your film, so I can’t really help.
Can I use my pill splitter ?
It has a blade in it.
Okay I guess not.
I watched it twice, but I may have missed something. It looks like you taped over the splice overlap and didn't do the cut before taping it.
You're spot on, it was an error on my end. I've been meaning to redo this video for a while now. It started with an editing issue that I didn't catch until months after it was uploaded, then I had to try and fix the video after upload...nearly impossible. Right after I zoom in for the closeup, the film is actually cut.
Does Kodak still make these stuffs for repairing films?
Hey Dmitri, that's a good question. I don't believe Kodak makes the splicers or tape splices anymore. I'm pretty sure the tape splices are still being manufactured (by another company), just search for "Presstape Splices". These particular splicers are very plentiful on Ebay and Amazon as well.
can i still buy splicing tape?
Yes, you can still buy the tape.
I just watched it again.
Is there some kind of magic or something here.
It seems like when you lowered your blade down on that tape you would have cut it directly in half.
Yea or Ney ?
WTF