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==Reels & film damage==
==Reels & film damage==
[[File:Flange prosthetic.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Card stock inserted between the film and the flange to prevent the film from striking the jagged edges.]]
Unmaintained reels can be a source of [[film damage]].
Unmaintained reels can be a source of [[film damage]].
* Reels with center hubs smaller than 4 inches are not recommended for projection (they can cause too much tension to be placed on the film) or for long term film storage (they can cause base curl).
* Reels with center hubs smaller than 4 inches are not recommended for projection (they can cause too much tension to be placed on the film) or for long term film storage (they can cause base curl).