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Topic: Cleaning & Relubricating floating hub reels
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Tim Reed
Better Projection Pays
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Posts: 5246
From: Northampton, PA
Registered: Sep 1999
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posted 10-12-2003 07:59 AM
My method: I used to set the bad reel on a rewind bench spindle, apply a liberal amount of lube (I used to use projector oil - but that might weld Estar film these days, if it finds its way to the film), turn the rewind on full speed, and just grab that flange and hold it still while it cleaned itself out and the oil worked its way inside. It'll raise three kinds of hell at first and I'd sometimes get a call from downstairs about the noise, but in a few seconds, it'll start to free up and spin smoother. Then you can add a bit more lube to finish the job, or until it spins freely. Keep some paper towels handy, because all the dirt and grime will start being flung outward on the flange (don't forget the inside). After a few high speed spins and cleans, the reel will be good as new.
Btw, the hubs that you can take apart (held together with big screws) have been repaired with the Goldberg kit.
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