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Author Topic: Prt Ultra and platter reel? Jorge Canales Film Handler Posts: 3 From: Hialeah FL USA Registered: Feb 2006 posted 02-17-2006 12:37 PM                     Hi I was in need of some advice. Do you guys recommend the use of the goldberg platter reel with this rewind table? Do you think the table is sturdy enough to handle the weight? Are any of you specifically using this combination? Thanks  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 02-21-2006 11:52 PM                     I would make sure that the support columns on the motor end are securely anchored down with the allens (you could drill a dimple in the support columns for the allen to really get a grab on). If using that reel on the free end, make sure that the columns are also secure. Make sure that the spindles in the adapters are not bent and sturdy..then take it slow on the wind. -Monte  |  IP: Logged John Walsh Film God Posts: 2490 From: Connecticut, USA, Earth, Milky Way Registered: Oct 1999 posted 02-22-2006 11:50 AM                     I think Monte's ideas are good, but I would like to add one comment... The PRT Ultra table was designed to accomodate a 'one hour reel.' The exact weight of a 'one hour reel' varies, but is probably about 25-30 pounds. A Goldberg platter reel can hold more than 2 hours of film. With trailers, ads, and all the other 'important consumer messages', you could have upwards of 70 pounds on that platter reel. Or, to put it another way.... You could place more than double the intended load on the spindles. You can adjust the tilt of the spindles; make sure they are level. I would follow Monte's ideas, in the order he listed. Especially the last part!  |  IP: Logged

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