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Author Topic: Brenkert BX-100 Geoff Hobe Film Handler Posts: 1 From: Akron, OH, USA Registered: Mar 2011 posted 03-25-2011 12:18 PM                 I have two BX-100's that I need to move. These things are big and heavy. Anyone have any ideas on if these things can be disassembled? I found an old manual online but I think it was for only the project head and it didn't really have any disassembly instructions.. When I say BX-100, I'm talking about a stand, the light unit, the mechanism to move the film, and the two large round containers that hold the film. Any help on how to move these would be appreciated. Thanks  |  IP: Logged Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 03-26-2011 12:44 AM                     Geoff: It sounds like what you have are two complete projectors which include the projector, the soundhead underneath it, two magazines (one top and one bottom), a lamphouse and a base. Check Boxoffice Magazine (they are also on-line) as there are ads running in their classifieds of dealers wanting to purchase used theatre equipment. The buyer will pick them up. Or you can offer them for sale on this website. The Brenkert BX-100 is a good solid machine.  |  IP: Logged Jonathan Smith Expert Film Handler Posts: 201 From: Youngstown, OH Registered: Jan 2010 posted 03-27-2011 06:41 PM                     My friend, Rich Perrine, from the Akron local, just sent me an e-mail: He's having trouble with posting (probably the BS on this forum with IP addresses. . .) But anyway, he is in Akron and would be happy to be of help. . . "Tell him to look up Rich Perrine in the Akron phone book or e-mail at RBPerrine@att.net [And this is his cell number] #....330-212-3716" I've turned to Rich many times for advice and assistance. He is a GOLDMINE of information on all things 16- and 35mm film.  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 03-27-2011 10:06 PM                     Wow...count the forum violations in the post above...  |  IP: Logged Robert Koch Film Handler Posts: 93 From: Williams Ca USA Registered: Apr 2006 posted 03-28-2011 02:31 PM                     Geoff: from memory, Is the "light unit" an arc lamp? If so remove it from the pedestal by disconnecting the electric and remove the bolts uder the lamphouse and lifting off the whole lamphouse. Next the magazines[spool boxes] upper and lower can be removed by taking out the screws that hold them [top] to the BX 100. BX 100 only identifies the projector head,nothing else, so I`ll guess from here. I`m guessing its an RCA MI 9030/50 sound head. Remove the screws that hold the mounting plate from the projector to sound head and remove projector and plate from sound head. Next remove the 4 bolts that hold the soundhead to the bracket on the pedestal/base/stand and remove the sound head. All these items are heavy but manageable. It sure helps if all the items are identified by brand and model #. The only identication here is BX 100 which only pertains to the projector head.  |  IP: Logged Joshua Waaland Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 800 From: Cleveland, Ohio Registered: Dec 1999 posted 03-28-2011 02:58 PM                     Geoff, I live in the Cleveland/Akron area. I would be happy to help you. Just drop me a line at Josh [Moderated: Please use Private Message or click on the email icon] [ 03-28-2011, 05:16 PM: Message edited by: Adam Martin ]  |  IP: Logged Dave Macaulay Film God Posts: 2321 From: Toronto, Canada Registered: Apr 2001 posted 04-03-2011 06:56 AM                     Do you want to move them to a dumpster or scrapyard? A sawzall and sledgehammer are your friends with that job. The pedestal is probably cast iron which will turn into manageable pieces when introduced to a persuasive sledgehammer. If you want to relocate it and some stairs are involved, call several men with strong backs. The reel cabinets bolt to the projector (upper) and soundhead (lower). The projector head will separate from the sound head which will then come off the pedestal. The lamphouse bolts to the pedestal. The pedestal will weigh LOT.  |  IP: Logged

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