P3D Sorting box and cutter

[Bob_Maxey@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

>>RM replied:
>>
>I disagree....the sorting box is very useful and makes it simple to
quickly
>mount a roll of slides. The mounting jig is good if one has Realist
mounts.
>>
>>Would you pay $50 extra because the sorting box says Realist?  If you do,
>>I have 2 for sale :-)


You are right. If it is a choice of purchasing just for the sorting box,
the cost is high. I only have one of them, but I still use it.


>>While it is not very easy to duplicate the Realist cutter, it is rather
easy
>>to find a good substitute for the sorting box.  My mounting style has no
>>need for a sorting box.

I have always found it simpler to use the sorting box, as that is the way I
was taught. I might stop using it, but I will still use the Realist cutter
- best one I have found so far. I like the fact that it is adjustable and I
do not need illumination. I just received some new machine tools and I
thought I might take a stab at making a few cutters. The ideal Christmas
gift. It dices, slices and makes Julienne Kodachrome.....


>>I am not sure that the mounting jig is part with this (or any) mounting
>>set.  I thought is was sold separately.  I have one for sale and I can
let
>>it go at ebay prices if any one is interested :-)


My Mounting Kits - I have 2 because they are in slightly different colored
packages - Silver box top and one red and one green bottom , included the
Sorting Box, Tweezers, Cutter and Instructions. The Jig and Alignment Gauge
was in a separate little box.


BTW: Has anyone here ever used or seen the later model Alignment Gauge - I
believe Realist offered it; but I am not sure if they simply distributed it
or if it was something they actually manufactured. As I recall, it was an
engraved plastic plate, maybe 4 X 5 inches in size, packaged in a small
cream colored envelope.


RM



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