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Author Topic: who makes a device for moving prints? Carl King Expert Film Handler Posts: 199 From: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Registered: Mar 2000 posted 02-02-2002 10:35 PM                     Does anyone know if there is a manufacturer who makes such a thing as a cart or some sort for moving prints around the booth/ I know of a projectionist who has made one or two on his own but was wondering if there is one that can be bought.  |  IP: Logged Dave Macaulay Film God Posts: 2321 From: Toronto, Canada Registered: Apr 2001 posted 02-03-2002 12:54 PM                     We make a pretty decent film mover - here in Canada but we can ship anywhere. The mover lets you lift a film roll off a platter, move it anywhere, and reinstall it on another platter much easier, more securely, and safer than any other method I know of. The film pack is very securely clamped and can't unravel, fall apart, or even get distorted much. It moves on wheels with the film pack vertical so it will handily manoever around equipment in a tight booth. Even for LOTR size prints where EZ movers are impractical, it works great. You'll need 2 people to handle the weight of that much film when transferring from/to the platter or on stairs but it will roll easily on a smooth or carpeted floor - no more carrying from one end of the multiplex to the other. I've not weighed one, but it's likely under 20 pounds. Email me if you want more info, I don't have a price book with me (home).  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 02-03-2002 02:29 PM                     Dave, send me the info as well. I'll post it here if anyone else expresses an interest.  |  IP: Logged Adam Martin I'm not even gonna point out the irony. Posts: 3686 From: Dallas, TX Registered: Nov 2000 posted 02-03-2002 02:31 PM                     Do tell ...  |  IP: Logged James R. Hammonds, Jr Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 931 From: Houston, TX, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 02-03-2002 03:04 PM                     Id like to see it.  |  IP: Logged Ken Lackner Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1907 From: Atlanta, GA, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 02-03-2002 03:30 PM                     I'm in.  |  IP: Logged Keith Peticolas Expert Film Handler Posts: 108 From: Eagle River, Alaska, USA Registered: Aug 2001 posted 02-03-2002 06:05 PM                     Count me in. I wouldn't mind getting one of those myself.  |  IP: Logged Darren Solomon Film Handler Posts: 28 From: unknown Registered: Jan 2002 posted 02-03-2002 06:22 PM                        Yes, les see this device and how much for 2? Thanks  |  IP: Logged Dave Macaulay Film God Posts: 2321 From: Toronto, Canada Registered: Apr 2001 posted 02-03-2002 06:57 PM                     I've sent a draft users manual to Brad. Tomorrow when I'm back at work I'll try and get some kind of brochure-type document together with a picture and pricing. I don't want to guess at the price and post something totally wrong! Bear with me, it's a new product for us and we haven't finished the sales info yet.  |  IP: Logged Tom Fermanian Expert Film Handler Posts: 101 From: Sainte Adele, Quebec, Canada Registered: Dec 2001 posted 02-03-2002 07:41 PM                     Dave, are you refering to the A frame Easel type movers that where I believe made(at first in Alberta) for Famous Players? The ones with a Plexiglass 'slider' and metal A Frame with Knobs & wheels? if it is, I have two and they always work very well, I didn't know that they where still available. Tom ------------------  |  IP: Logged Dave Macaulay Film God Posts: 2321 From: Toronto, Canada Registered: Apr 2001 posted 02-04-2002 03:39 PM                     Tom: These are similar, but solve some problems with the ones you have. Their plexiglas is brittle and the sharpened edges crack off rather easily or the whole plate cracks in pieces. We use a HDPE material (like in those opaque white cutting boards) that will not crack (I haven't managed to, at least)and we sharpen just the corners so they aren't easily damaged. Also the wheels are better plus one swivels so it is much easier to manoever. And there is a proper lifting handle rather than the metal strap. The basic principle is the same.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 02-04-2002 04:13 PM                     Here it is... CLICK HERE  |  IP: Logged John T. Hendrickson, Jr Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 889 From: Freehold, NJ, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 02-04-2002 07:13 PM                     Bravo, Dave! And now for the price?  |  IP: Logged Dave Macaulay Film God Posts: 2321 From: Toronto, Canada Registered: Apr 2001 posted 02-05-2002 08:01 AM                     I'm out on a service call this morning, if I get back to the shop I'll post a price. The final price was only recently worked out and I haven't seen it yet (I'm a tech, not the salesman).  |  IP: Logged Dave Macaulay Film God Posts: 2321 From: Toronto, Canada Registered: Apr 2001 posted 02-05-2002 02:44 PM                     The price for the film mover: $750.00 (Canadian dollars) F.O.B. Toronto Today this is under $500.00 US but that changes every day... if you need a price in US$ call.  |  IP: Logged

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