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Author Topic: Teco rewinder on workbench Ken Lackner Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1907 From: Atlanta, GA, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 09-22-2001 12:35 PM                     My theatre is pretty old. We do not have a Kelmar table, and I doubt we will get one. We have one of those Teco rewinders bolted to the workbench. But the workbench is so old and beat up. I can't imagine that working with film on a workbench who's paint is chipping and has splinters sticking out can be good for the film. My GM does not like to spend money when he doesn't think it's necessary. How can I convince him that we should strip, sand, and seal the workbench? (Or do you guys have a better suggestion? I'd love a Kelmar table, but it's not gonna happen.)  |  IP: Logged Jerry Chase Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1068 From: Margate, FL, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 09-22-2001 12:45 PM                       Check in an art store for drafting table covers. There is a paper type that is wet and stretched into place, and a vinyl type that is quite thick and strong. A fabric store will have "oilcloth" which can serve the same purpose. The advantage of these solutions is that they are removable and replacable, as well as being cheap.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 09-22-2001 01:11 PM                     Granger sells excellent all steel shop benchs that are very economical for rewind tables  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 09-22-2001 02:42 PM                     Or you could go to an office supply store and purchase one of those desk mats and lay it on top of your table.  |  IP: Logged

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