Wolverine Reflecta 8mm Film Scanner Large Film Reel Adaption

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Human: Wolverine / Reflecta 8mm Cine Film Scanner. An adapter kit allows larger reels to pass through the scanner. Once complete, it consists of two stanchions with bearings, a set of drive pulleys, a damper brake, and a film rewind handle. You will need long 8mm bolts, nuts, and washers to complete the adapter kit. You will also need 2x "608" ball bearings (8mm roller skate bearings). You will also need a plank of wood and some wood screws, a cup hook, paracord, and plastic assembly joints as shown in the photo. These are used to index/register your scanner to the adapter. You can use a steel spring drive band found in model steam toys or an elastic band. There are two pulleys; print one that suits your preference. The damper brake stops the feed spool from spinning and unwinding the film before passing through scanning. Use a short length of soft cord, adjust the weight with washers, and remove the brake on film rewind. This adapter works perfectly. You simply move the scanner into registration on the plank when you need to use it for larger reels. Swap out the original take-up spool for the printed drive pulley, slip the drive belt on, and you're almost ready to go. The rewind handle is a friction drive on your original spool; tighten it up just enough. You may need to add thin washers on either side of the bearing to get it to run smoothly. You'll figure it out. Please post a picture if you make one. Try out "Film9" for free software to re-master your old movies.