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Jerry Chase
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1068
From: Margate, FL, USA
Registered: Nov 2000

posted 08-18-2001 03:38 PM

Now that film is the stronger polyester, are there non-film uses for scrap film that we are missing? I've seen 35mm neckties, but I'll bet there are other uses. Strips stapled to the top of a door jam could make a modern "beaded" door, strips imbedded in a glue could be used to repair rusted out autos, a device with a sponge glue applicator could turn a roll of film into a giant roll of scotch tape, a loop of film and some brushes could make a van-de-graff generator, etc. What other uses are possible?

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Will Kutler
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Tucson, AZ, USA
Registered: Feb 2001

posted 08-18-2001 03:54 PM

Cargo tie down straps!

Custom made straight jackets for Projectionists and Technicans!

Tug of war rope tied to two pick-up trucks with your favorite manager or concession stand "projectionist" in the middle! Also can be used for rude customers and the piece of projection equipment you hate the most!

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Aaron Sisemore
Flaming Ribs beat Reeses Peanut Butter Cups any day!

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From: Rockwall TX USA
Registered: Sep 1999

posted 08-18-2001 04:04 PM

Not technically a non-film use, but it could have similar uses outside of a theatre:

I have used old trailers as spacers/levelers to steady or alter the level of 16mm and slide projectors, couches, cabinets, refrigerators, etc.

Aaron

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Brad Miller
Administrator

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From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99

posted 08-18-2001 06:27 PM

You can tow a car with it.

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Joe Redifer
You need a beating today

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From: Denver, Colorado
Registered: May 99

posted 08-18-2001 07:54 PM

Brad, you know we need to make a Quicktime of that. And other uses for polyester film as well!

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Paul G. Thompson
The Weenie Man

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From: Mount Vernon WA USA
Registered: Nov 2000

posted 08-18-2001 08:23 PM

It is also good for using it as an emergency belt too keep your pants from falling down.

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Gordon Hedges III
Jealous of everyone not me

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From: Severn, MD
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 08-18-2001 11:28 PM

Brad and Joe, what kind of vehicle would you try to use? Some small economy car or maybe a great big SUV.

Left over film can be used as garlands around the Christmas trees and maybe even some wreaths to hang on the doors.

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Ethan Harper
E-dawggg!!!

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From: Plano, TX, USA
Registered: May 2000

posted 08-18-2001 11:44 PM

Erotic Underwear.

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Randy Stankey
Film God

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From: Erie, Pennsylvania
Registered: Jun 99

posted 08-19-2001 12:24 AM

I second "Tow a car". Actually did it just to see if it could be done. It wasn't a Yugo, either! It was a Chevelle!.

Also, if you are trying to repair something and you need a thin washer or spacer you can cut a donut-shaped piece and use that. I actually did that this week.
Do you know those "fiber" (or whatever) washers in the aperture changer motor mechanism of a Simplex PR-1050? I had to replace the motor and when I took the thing apart, they all fell into a million little pieces. I just got out my Exacto® knife and cut myself some new ones. They ain't pretty but they'll get the job done until I can order some new ones.

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Mike Heenan
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Registered: Mar 2000

posted 08-19-2001 12:28 AM

The car thing would be cool to see, I mean, the Guiness Records show on TV has shown guys pulling stuff with their packages, if you know what I mean, so a strip of film would be a sight to see.

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John Wilson
Film God

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From: Sydney, Australia.
Registered: Dec 1999

posted 08-19-2001 01:39 AM

Well, more of a sight anyway...

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Rick Long
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Nov 1999

posted 08-19-2001 01:41 AM

Hanging managers? (or booth personell who claim they haven't screwed with the equipment when you know damn well they have).

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Randy Stankey
Film God

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From: Erie, Pennsylvania
Registered: Jun 99

posted 08-19-2001 01:59 AM

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Rick Long -- Hanging managers? (or booth personell who claim they haven't screwed with the equipment when you know damn well they have).

YESSSS!!!!!

Double up a piece and give it a "snap", the way my Dad used to do when he took off his belt in preparation for out impending punishments when us kids used to get caught misbehaving.

(If you can DO that with something as thin as film.)

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Kyle Abel
Film Handler

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From: Plano, TX, USA
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 08-19-2001 04:16 AM

Whenever I give presents, I always make the bow out of film. Gives that novelty of "he works at a theatre" kind of vibe.

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Matthew Bailey
Master Film Handler

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From: Port Arthur,TX
Registered: Sep 2000

posted 08-19-2001 05:06 AM

Hey Mr. Pytlak! What use would you have for scrap film other than recycling?

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