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Battling Loud Trailers - The $5 solution!
Build a platter breakdown clutch - How to build a simple breakdown clutch for platters that free-spin during breakdown
Building 101 - Basic tips on how to assemble a print properly.
Christie AW3 - Tightening the takeup tension on an older AW3 platter
Christie AW3 Platter Tips - Tips to make an AW3 platter run at peak performance.
Christie P35GP Projector Tips - Tips for solving the most common Christie projector problems.
Clamping Long Prints - A recommendation for moving 3+ hour prints.
Cutting Trailers Properly - Tips to find the frame line on trailers as well as proper winding procedures.
DTS - Converting a DTS6 (2 drawer) player to a 3 drawer player
DTS - How to fit "Return of the King" (and other 3 disc movies) onto 2 dts discs
Focusing Anamorphics - Tips for achieving a better focus on scope films.
Preparing Strong/Potts MUTs for split reels
Rebuilding Strong Platter Motors
Splicing Tips - Tips on splicer modification and splicing techniques for a perfect splice.
Threading 101 - Tips on how to thread a platter and projector properly.

Analyzing Xenon Bulb Failures - A paper by Ray Boegner
Frequently Asked Questions - Everything film related you never even thought to ask about.
From Plex to Palace 2 - by Tomlinson Holman
Improving Your On-Screen Presentation - Discussion on proper film handling techniques.
Wide Screen Movies Corrections 2.0 - Newly updated version