Re: [photo-3d] VM film

[Ernie Rairdin <ernie@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Ron

I'll be glad to run your Viewmaster roll through my cutter and return the
cutout chips to you at no charge.   Maybe smoothly trimed chips will go into
the reel easier than those cut with scissors.

Ernie

Ron Beck wrote:

> Hello all,
> A few months back I became the proud owner of a VM personal camera.  I
> loaded that puppy up with film and went out to shoot.  Several months
> later, I finally filled enough of the film and felt that I should have
> it developed.
>
> Now, I sit with a developed roll of VM slides, some new reels and...
> well, that's it.  Now, I've tried using scissors to cut out the film
> chips with limited success and it has also become obvious that I need
> one of the Speede-Insert tools as I've mangled a couple of pockets with
> the paring knife I've been using as a pocket opener.
>
> I'm looking for any hints on trimming and mounting VM.  Eventually I'll
> start looking for a film cutter but my wife seems to think new tires on
> the van take precedence over any stereo photo equipment.  So, until
> then, let's hear what the rest of you do.
>
> Thanks & regards,
> Ron
>
> P.S. Of the five pairs I did manage to mount and align, my wife really
> liked the results so maybe there's hope yet.  I do need a pair of cotton
> gloves though to alleviate finger prints!