my profile | my password | search | faq & rules | forum home

» Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE   » Operations   » Film Handlers' Forum   » Aperture Plate Files

Author Topic: Aperture Plate Files Michael Elam Film Handler Posts: 84 From: Clarksville, IN, USA Registered: Mar 2001 posted 01-03-2007 03:57 PM                     Normally I use the AF-13 to cut plates, but about a year ago I got a set of 4 of different sizes, I really liked them but I can't find them any more...any one know were I get a set of files that different sizes? Thanks,  |  IP: Logged Floyd Justin Newton Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 559 From: Phoenix, Arizona, USA Registered: Jun 2002 posted 01-03-2007 04:47 PM                     Yup-------Grainger.  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 01-03-2007 05:14 PM                     Proper aperture plate files are of the "Pillar" type. That is, they cut on the top and bottom only and are safe (don't cut) on the edges. Nicholson makes them so a Cooper Tool distributor should be able to supply you with them. They have them in 00, 0, 1, 2, 4, and 6 if I recall (I don't have any beyond 4). They also have them in three different widths...for aperture one normally wants the "narrow" variety to work on 1.85 plates. Extra Narrow can be handy for working on the sides and starting to shape a curved screen plate. A finer set of files will be needed to really finish a plate up nice or to deal with odd shaped screens and should definately include a 3-square and half-round file. Grainger seems like they only carry one Pillar file and it is a "00"...which is too course for most work except to clean up from using a nibbler. Try doing a Google search on Pillar Files. Steve  |  IP: Logged Al Biers Film Handler Posts: 13 From: Speedway, Indiana USA Registered: Oct 2003 posted 01-03-2007 08:23 PM                     Aperture files can be purchased thru MSC Industrial Supply. 800-645-7270 or on line at mscdirect.com. They have all sizes.  |  IP: Logged Mike Croaro Master Film Handler Posts: 394 From: Millbrae, CA Registered: Apr 2005 posted 01-03-2007 08:28 PM                     Hi Folks: Can't they be purchased from one of the various motion picture supply houses? Purchased one about 8 years ago for $15.00 from Harrah's Theatre Supply Company in Hayward, CA.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-03-2007 08:36 PM                     The main file I use is http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/CF_Files/model_detail.cfm?upc=037103002587  |  IP: Logged Al Biers Film Handler Posts: 13 From: Speedway, Indiana USA Registered: Oct 2003 posted 01-03-2007 09:04 PM                     Just checked MSC, page 905, they carry pillar files in 1/2 narrow, narrow, and regular. Lengths 4,6,8,10in. Cuts 00, 0, #1, #2, and #4. Hope this helps  |  IP: Logged Tristan Lane Master Film Handler Posts: 444 From: Nampa, Idaho Registered: Feb 2002 posted 01-04-2007 01:42 AM                     I prefer the Lavezzi AF13 file for finish work. In addition, I like to use the cooper files for corners and such.  |  IP: Logged Michael Elam Film Handler Posts: 84 From: Clarksville, IN, USA Registered: Mar 2001 posted 01-04-2007 06:17 AM                     YES! it all has been a big help, and I did Google search, this type file is actually popular and widely available. I'm assuming the AF-13 is very fine cut like a #4?  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 01-04-2007 09:43 AM                     If I recall, LaVezzi's files are a #2 cut. They are also short for me. However, they are probably the most popular and they have both flat and half-round. Steve  |  IP: Logged

All times are Central (GMT -6:00)

Printer-friendly view of this topic

Hop To: Select a Forum: Category: Operations -------------------- Digital Cinema Forum Film Handlers' Forum Large Format Forum Ground Level Feature Info, Trailer Attachments & REAL Credit Offsets Category: Community -------------------- Film-Yak Film Handlers' Movie Reviews The Afterlife Bob Maar's Joke-A-Thon Category: Classified -------------------- Equipment and Supplies Wanted/For Sale Help Wanted/Seeking Employment Category: System -------------------- Software Beta Testing Forum

The Film-Tech Forums are designed for various members related to the cinema industry to express their opinions, viewpoints and testimonials on various products, services and events based upon speculation, personal knowledge and factual information through use, therefore all views represented here allow no liability upon the publishers of this web site and the owners of said views assume no liability for any ill will resulting from these postings. The posts made here are for educational as well as entertainment purposes and as such anyone viewing this portion of the website must accept these views as statements of the author of that opinion and agrees to release the authors from any and all liability.