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Author Topic: Where do you find new splicer blades? Dan Chilton Expert Film Handler Posts: 191 From: Springfield, MO Registered: Mar 2004 posted 02-18-2005 10:46 PM                        I just bought a used splicer, but the blades won't cut worth a damn. Anyone know where I can get new ones? It's a 35mm NeuTaper Model # 35-SS-2T Guillotine Film Splicer.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 02-18-2005 10:51 PM                     Just about any dealer. Where do you buy your splicing tape? They'll have it.  |  IP: Logged Peter Mork Expert Film Handler Posts: 181 From: Newton, MA, USA Registered: Jun 2002 posted 02-18-2005 10:54 PM                     Or get a plain vanilla knife sharpener from the supermarket. Works well on splicer blades.  |  IP: Logged Dan Chilton Expert Film Handler Posts: 191 From: Springfield, MO Registered: Mar 2004 posted 02-18-2005 10:56 PM                        Thanks for the quick reply, Brad... but that poses a new question. Where do I get my tape? I've never dealt with film before, and the splicer came with a dozen rolls of tape, so where should I turn to buy new splicer supplies? Surely not the manufacturer. Do you go through a dealer? I beg forgiveness for my noobness.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 02-18-2005 11:06 PM                     Where did you buy your splicer?  |  IP: Logged Peter Mork Expert Film Handler Posts: 181 From: Newton, MA, USA Registered: Jun 2002 posted 02-18-2005 11:07 PM                     The Zen Master speaks...  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 02-19-2005 03:15 AM                     www.getgts.com and Mark's site .. www.clacoequipment.com these are links for booth materials. The blades you need are the NT-6B blades for the Neutaper, which are about 5 bucks apiece. When you take that thing apart to install the new blades, just make sure that the punch assembly is replaced the same as it comes off - facing in the same direction. Otherwise, the "die" assembly will not match up to the "punch assembly", and will jam. Also, when putting on new blades, the blades will have to be aligned up to cut straight and at the edge of the film. Those 4 philips screws-two on each holder is how the blades are adjusted to the edge of the "die" assembly. Get it right and that Neutaper can cut and punch very smooth with each splice made. (also, a little something that a lot don't know is that: order another tape roll holder assembly and two of the mounting screws, and this other assembly can be mounted in front of the Neutaper so one can have a double roll dispensed splicer - one from the front and one from the back) -Monte  |  IP: Logged Dan Chilton Expert Film Handler Posts: 191 From: Springfield, MO Registered: Mar 2004 posted 02-19-2005 09:39 AM                        Thanks Monte!  |  IP: Logged Randy Stankey Film God Posts: 6539 From: Erie, Pennsylvania Registered: Jun 99 posted 02-19-2005 09:41 AM                     Don't just order two blades. Order four if you can. Install two of them into the splicer then store the others away where you'll know where they are. My blades came in one of those little miniature "Zip-Lock" baggies that small projector parts are often shipped in. I zipped them up in the bag then wrapped them into a small package. Then I opened the bottom compartment of the splicer and stuck in the packet of blades. Neumade splicer blades can last a pretty long time if taken care of properly. Keep the splicer aligned and don't let anybody "slam" it like a stapler. Keep it clean. Most of all DON'T let anybody leave it setting on a platter! It WILL get spun off and fall on the floor! Dropping splicers on the floor is how most of the damage is done to them! Anyway, with those spare blades hidden in the bottom compartment, it'll be a long time before you have to order more. (Assuming the splicer is well cared for.) The extra few $$ spent now will be appreciated later if you ever need new blades in a pinch.  |  IP: Logged Pete Lawrence Expert Film Handler Posts: 192 From: Middleburg, PA Registered: Aug 1999 posted 02-19-2005 10:58 AM                     Yes you can order parts and tape directly from Neumade. You may get a slightly better price from a dealer though.  |  IP: Logged Rachel Craven Madam Moderator Posts: 2190 From: Pensacola, FL Registered: Dec 2000 posted 02-19-2005 01:10 PM                     Copied from thread ALright, which is now closed! No teaser titles, as the others said you should have just put it in the related thread where it now is. Dan Chilton Film Handler Posts: 43 From: Springfield, MO Registered: Mar 2004 - posted 02-19-2005 09:38 AM CT (US) (10:38 AM Local) Thanks Monte! The splicer is already set up to to hold two tape rolls, which is a nice feature. I'll check those sites out. Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 6236 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 - posted 02-19-2005 12:26 PM CT (US) (1:26 PM Local) This belongs under splicer blades not a new topic Monte L Fullmer Master Film Handler Posts: 292 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 - posted 02-19-2005 12:38 PM CT (US) (1:38 PM Local) You're welcome on this info and always glad to help. True, what Gord says - should have kept this in that previous topic heading. Be wise to go back to your first note, goto edit and rename the topic header as "Neumade splicer questions", or something to that effect, so there will be more of a definite title than this "teaser" header (..a small warning to you..)for having definite topic headers are more easier to find in a reference database than this one posted. For the one posted as a teaser has no direction on where to do pertaining to what involves the motion picture world. ..little tip and help for you. Also, goto the "Manuals" tab on the left side, scroll down to "Misc", then you'll see a listing in PDF form for the Neumade splicers. In this, will be the 35SS "blown apart" of the parts listing if you need anymore parts for the Neumade. Good luck with your rebuild of the 35MM SS -Monte  |  IP: Logged

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