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Split reels are not recommended for projection. The two halves of a split reel are only held together by the threaded spindle in the center of the reel, and they can loosen and separate if used on a projector. | Split reels are not recommended for projection. The two halves of a split reel are only held together by the threaded spindle in the center of the reel, and they can loosen and separate if used on a projector. | ||
It is also advised that you pay attention to the orientation of the split reel halves, so that when it is placed on a rewind spindle it is not rotating in a direction that will cause them to separate. This is unlikely to happen when rewinding film at a reasonable speed, but better safe than sorry. | |||
It is also advised that you pay attention to the orientation of the split reel halves, so that when it is placed on a rewind spindle it is not rotating in a direction that will cause them to separate. This is unlikely to happen when rewinding film at a reasonable speed, but better safe than sorry. | |||
==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||