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===Reel-to-Reel Method===
===Reel-to-Reel Method===
Prepare 50-100' of test film on a house reel. Project as normal, rewind, and repeat several times (50-100 is ideal, 10-15 may be more practical). Check for scratching on screen and/or on the bench when rewinding. Keep track of base and emulsion side so you can evaluate if anything shows up.  
Prepare 50-100' of test film on a house reel. Project as normal, rewind to maintain the same orientation, and repeat several times (50-100 is ideal, 10-15 may be more practical). Check for scratching on screen and/or on the bench when rewinding. Keep track of base and emulsion side so you can evaluate if anything shows up.  


This method is most useful for evaluating vertical scratching.
This method is most useful for evaluating vertical scratching.
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