Rubberbands

[Nate Williams]

I just needed to post and vent. I *HATE* rubberbands on films. They deteriorate, stick to the film, and become a mess.

https://goo.gl/photos/kR88o2iENazoUpFt8

What's everyone else's solution to keep films on their reels other than rubberbands?

My grandpa used various foam pieces cut into small squares that gently fit into the reel and keeps the film in place and I've continued the practice but I'm curious what everyone else does.

[nikonr10]

I just needed to post and vent. I *HATE* rubberbands on films. They deteriorate, stick to the film, and become a mess.

https://goo.gl/photos/kR88o2iENazoUpFt8

What's everyone else's solution to keep films on their reels other than rubberbands?

My grandpa used various foam pieces cut into small squares that gently fit into the reel and keeps the film in place and I've continued the practice but I'm curious what everyone else does.

I uses hairbands of the elastic cotten type for short films wrap over the film lead , which do not deteriorate and keep there shape ok .

[slashmaster]

There are clips that come along with a reel and case from at least one brand. Forgot the name. Been thinking about trying to imitate it with 3d printing. The most automatic but maybe not the best solution is this from "Royal" as long as the reel is filled enough. https://www.facebook.com/ShildFilm/phot ... =3&theater For all my other films I just use tape with a tab I can grab to make it fast. I usually don't bother with films I watch often.

[BAC]

The only time I put rubber bands on film is to keep it from unwinding during shipping. I know Kodak used to secure the film with rubber bands back when the did those mailers from the lab. I store my films on metal reels in metal cans without any problems. I do have a few of those metal clips but don't use them. As long as the film is just sitting on a shelf it doesn't need anything to hold it together.

[David M. Leugers]

http://www.identi-tape.com/gaffer-tape1-4.html

I have found nothing better - what the pros use. The tape comes off cleanly and leaves no residue. Cut about a three (3) inch long piece and fold about 1/2 inch of one end back upon itself - this is for a nice "handle" to grab to remove tape to free film end. Use the 1/4" wide tapes for 8mm films and 1/2" wide tapes for 16mm films. One roll goes a long way.

[Nate Williams]

Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for, thanks for the link!