Sam N
Well-known
I use photo-flo and the film just slides right out (120 and 135). The photo-flo also helps the reels dry quickly and without residue that can clog them up.
I've found that the actual Patterson brand reels work way better than all the other brands I've tried (Yankee, etc.)
I've found that the actual Patterson brand reels work way better than all the other brands I've tried (Yankee, etc.)
clayne
shoot film or die
Btw if there's one thing you want to clean OFF your reels it's photo-flo. Photo flo does absolutely leave residue on plastic reels and is well known for fouling them up. Do a couple searches on APUG.
Photo_Smith
Well-known
I attach the film to the hanger clip in the top of the drier and then just pull the reel down to the floor of the cabinet and pop the weight on the bottom.
The whole action can take about a second and minimises the handling.
I can't imagine pulling the reels apart just to do something as simple as pull out a film seems too risky, but I guess it's a case of whatever you feel more comfortable with.
The whole action can take about a second and minimises the handling.
I can't imagine pulling the reels apart just to do something as simple as pull out a film seems too risky, but I guess it's a case of whatever you feel more comfortable with.
Sejanus.Aelianus
Veteran
As this zombie thread is staggering around, groaning theatrically, 
I went through it again and noticed one glaring ommission: Paterson reels and tanks will only function correctly if they are dry.
So, having washed the film, using the Ilford inversion method, I hang up the film and then dismantle the tank and reels, pop them into the airing cupboard and give them a few hours of spare heat goodness. Then I take the parts out, reassemble them and pop them back in storage until I next need them. Some of my reels are forty years old and have had several thousand films through them but still work well. I've never cleaned any of them, either. The seals seem to work reliably as well after all those years.
Oh yes; I'm a pull the film out person.
I went through it again and noticed one glaring ommission: Paterson reels and tanks will only function correctly if they are dry. So, having washed the film, using the Ilford inversion method, I hang up the film and then dismantle the tank and reels, pop them into the airing cupboard and give them a few hours of spare heat goodness. Then I take the parts out, reassemble them and pop them back in storage until I next need them. Some of my reels are forty years old and have had several thousand films through them but still work well. I've never cleaned any of them, either. The seals seem to work reliably as well after all those years.
Oh yes; I'm a pull the film out person.
Michael Markey
Veteran
I pull the film out rather than take the reel apart .
The empty tanks and reels then live in the cupboard where the heating boiler is so that they are dry for the next time.
The empty tanks and reels then live in the cupboard where the heating boiler is so that they are dry for the next time.
Fraser
Well-known
I store the reels out of the tanks in a wire basket to they are always getting air to make sure they are completely dry.
Michael Markey
Veteran
They look a lot cleaner than mine
Except the one at the top ...that looks just like mine
Except the one at the top ...that looks just like mine
Scrambler
Well-known
Zombie thread aside, I don't do either of the above.
I pull the film out sideways, allowing it to curl off the track. As greyhoundman said 5 years ago.
Sorted now - lock the thread ;-)
I pull the film out sideways, allowing it to curl off the track. As greyhoundman said 5 years ago.
Sorted now - lock the thread ;-)