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Author Topic: Where should I go for Neumade splicer repair? John Davey Film Handler Posts: 16 From: Chesterton, Indiana, USA Registered: Jun 2008 posted 07-31-2010 08:23 PM                     We have a Neumade 35ss in need of repair, possibly a complete overhaul. Are there techs out there anyone would recommend to perform this task, or should I contact Neumade directly? A repair person close to me in Chicago or possibly Indianapolis would be a bonus. Thanks, John davey  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Weigel Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1062 From: Edmond, OK, USA Registered: Mar 2007 posted 07-31-2010 09:36 PM                     Louis with Hadden Theatre Supply repairs them. Forget about ordering any splicers parts from Neumade. I ordered parts back on 12/1/2009 and most were put on back order. I figured the order had been canceled since I hadn't received anything and ordered the parts from Hadden. Well, this past Thursday I received 1 of the parts. That's almost 8 months later. I also gave up ordering tape from Neumade and now order it from Film-Tech.  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 07-31-2010 10:55 PM                        Don't forget about the Splycemar 35mm splicer. It is the same exact thing as the Neumade. I wouldn't bother with Neumade any more for any reason. They're dead and buried as far as the exhibition industry is concerned.  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 08-01-2010 03:20 AM                     Ya, rebuilt many of these Newtapers myself since other booth clowns love to place them on platters and watch them fly across the room when the deck takes off. Usually the potmetal handle will bust first..but, I'll take them apart, use FG to clean them down with, do the rebuild and alignment of the two blades and we're off and running again. Right now, where I'm at, I need to rebuild three of them ... and do have the parts... CIRO Guillitoines are more easier to rebuild since the one piece blade can be trued and resharpened. Just the punch and die alignment has to be exact on both splicers -Monte  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 08-07-2010 06:16 PM                     "since the one piece blade can be trued and resharpened" Yea, and it'll be good for about 6 more cuts! Now you're starting to sound like an older Reel employee from way back when...  |  IP: Logged Randy Bowden Expert Film Handler Posts: 146 From: Portland, OR, USA Registered: Aug 2000 posted 08-07-2010 11:51 PM                     You can send them to American Cinema Equipment for repair Yeah, I'm pimpin' our services. I've been rebuilding them for AMC. We have no problem getting parts in a sort of timely manner I run the whole thing through my parts washer, hit it with splicer cleaner, lube it, adjust it and replace anything that's questionable. That almost always translates to needing a new cutter and they always get new blades and rubber feet. It's amazing how much these things get abused, they're not exactly cheap.  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 08-08-2010 03:46 AM                     quote: Mark Gulbrandsen to sound like an older Reel employee from way back when... lol..you learn to deal with on what you had and make it endure, unless what is really needed and you can prove that a necessity on spending money for it is needed. You used old trailers for leaders since 28 bucks was wasting money for a roll of new white frame mylar leader when trailers will do.. ..and before I left, I was stockpiling old bulbs just in case ... Glad to be done with all of that .... -Monte  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 08-09-2010 12:29 AM                        quote: Monte L Fullmer Usually the potmetal handle will bust first.. Our Guillotine splicer came with a plastic handle. (Or Bakelite, maybe) It still lasted a long time. We got it in about 1977 and I'm on handle #3 now. I remember when we got that thing, our boss told me "Be careful with that, it costs about $500.00." Well I didn't believe him because he'd been known to exaggerate in the past. ("Don't touch that screen, it costs over $10,000 to replace it if you put a hole in it!!") But then after buying the place, I got a look at a splicer price list and ... crap!!  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 08-09-2010 01:45 AM                     Ya, those potmetal handles for Neumades/Splycemars will steal a Ben Franklin out of your pocket without you knowing about it...  |  IP: Logged Frank Angel Film God Posts: 5305 From: Brooklyn NY USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 08-09-2010 07:44 AM                        Randy, you wouldn't by any chance have one that has CinemaScope Fox punches & sprockets, would you? What did they call the Scope models -- 35CS? Refurbished would be fine. New would be expensive, no doubt. Or if we send you our 35SS model, can it be converted to Scope?  |  IP: Logged Scott Norwood Film God Posts: 8146 From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 08-09-2010 07:55 AM                        What do people use to lubricate these? I usually just use a tiny bit of Century oil on the vertical posts. Is there a better option?  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Weigel Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1062 From: Edmond, OK, USA Registered: Mar 2007 posted 08-09-2010 10:11 AM                     quote: Scott Norwood What do people use to lubricate these? I usually just use a tiny bit of Century oil on the vertical posts. Is there a better option? I've used 3-n-1 oil, Simplex oil, and most recently Film-Guard.  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 08-09-2010 11:13 AM                     The CinemaScope version is indeed the 35CS. We have sold a few. The only way to convert is with a new registration plate and perforator. They are not cheap! Note, Cardinal Sound & Motion Picture Systems as well a MANY other companies rebuild/rework the Neumade (and other) splicers. Steve  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 08-09-2010 01:51 PM                     I use FG to clean my splicers. I have an old CIRO/Guillitoine "gold painted" CS slicer.  |  IP: Logged

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