P.S. We're looking at using the SWORD system. (Besides parts avail. I think they're good. We might go a SPECO or POTTS) Anybody have suggestions for the best location to mount the cleaner on a SWORD? (the 4 1/2 hr. version)

It is beneficial no matter how many times you are running. The only problem is that the first run will have the FG smearing effect on screen so if possible, you should try and do a run through before the patrons get there.

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Are we talking about the same system btw?

Two projectors that automatically change over with the first playing backwards while the second runs (and vice-versa)?

I think that I was the last manager of the Keith Albee to use it (LOL). I thought it was cool!

Now every time I visit, they are using a trusty SPECO platter.

If you get your Sword, just remember the golden rule of fixing the problem...

DON'T TOUCH THE PILE OF FILM!! Slowly take up the film onto the payout reel. If you disturb the pile, it will tangle.

You will probably need some Film Guard!

I don't think our media cleaners will run "backwards" though.

I also have a dictionary of colorfull things to yell at it somewhere!

The system I'm talking about acts as the pedestal and film transport with 48" reels on both sides. The film threads left to right, and after it's over,you rewind. EPRAD made it in the 80's. The manual is on the site if you want to see a picture of it. BTW,does the Keith Albee still use periscope/mirrors in a couple small houses? Does the curtain still work in the main house? I would love to see that place up close and personal! I like to watch movies there. I've been to the Cinema too. Never been to Camelot.

The two "internal" additions still use mirrors to elevate the projection beam over the heads of the customers.

Again, the rule of thumb being DON'T TOUCH! They were not pleasant to adjust.

As far as I know, the traveller still works either manually (for live performances), or by the motor when movies are shown. Greg would know for sure.

The Camelot is the same. The Cinema has been gutted and turned into a pretty nice four plex.

There are pictures of each theatre available at http://www.ghtctheatres.com.

The only true tragedy to befall Huntington in recent years was the destruction of "The Varsity" (a local bar) in order to build Marshall Stadium!

Did you work in these theatres or did you attend Marshall?

Russ

I live about an hour away and come to Huntington to shop, see movies, visit The Pub,Chi Chi's,etc. I never worked there, and if I had it to do over again I would have gone to Marshall!

Cool, we're talking about the same sword. We're thinking about going platter,still thinking and shopping.

GO HERD!!

I used to do it on a Potts-Alpha using a platter bracket...

Build the show up normally and then speed wind through the cleaner. {Only go about double speed or you might casue some scratching.) Rewind your pads and screen the print. If the film is exrta filthy you can clean it again by speed winding.

The diffeence is like night and day. I had one film where I couldn't use FG. I actually had people asking me why the film wsa so dirty.

I've had excellent results applying FG with a thick felt pad material doused with product. The only thing I notice is a bounce in the image due to the slickness of the film in the gate.

We're going to have to get you a used media cleaner. Cleaning by hand is very difficult. Those intermittent "jumps" are when the gate hits a spot on the film where there is a little too much FG from hand cleaning, making the film super slick, so what is happening is the film does not stop at the end of the intermittent's pulldown...but continues to slide downward just a touch. Increasing gate tension a notch will solve this, but I'm not familiar with a Holmes. Surely there is an adjustment.

No there is no adjustment... And stop calling me Shirley!!

Actually, Brad, the bounce is only noticed by me, and having a pair of Holmes with a steady image is unheard of!

I do wish that you were more familiar with the Holmes and the "Holmes Way" of doing things... like the funky framing lever... You;d appreciate your Century's that much more!