P3D Re: Viewmaster Mounting Question

[michaelk@xxxxxxxxxxx (Michael Kersenbrock)]

> I finally got a View Master camera (from a guy who said he was fed up
> with trying to mount the reels) and wanted to know if anyone could
> recommend a mounting method.  I've been able to open up the pockets with
> a metal piece but I have had problems with getting the chips in without
> bending the reels.  I know there used to be a chip insertion tool but
> I've only been able to find a pocket spreader on Dalia's page.  I think
> the insertion tool had a nib on it for allowing the film to be held. I
> looked this up in the archives but had trouble narrowing down the hits.

With the few reels I've mounted, that insertion tool (sold to me graciously
by a photo-3d member when I asked about how to get one) works very nicely
even though I don't have a "spreader".  Maybe the insertion tool acts like
the spreader as well?   Last weekend I purchased a a couple boxes of older 
GAF marked  "new" personal reels for a very good price, maybe they'll be 
different (hope not).

Mike K.


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