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* When using Kelmar tables, 20% motor power is typically appropriate for inspection, while 30% is appropriate for rewind. Do not exceed 40%. | * When using Kelmar tables, 20% motor power is typically appropriate for inspection, while 30% is appropriate for rewind. Do not exceed 40%. | ||
* Rewinding onto reels that are out of round/not true (slowly but surely…) | * Rewinding onto reels that are out of round/not true (slowly but surely…) | ||
* Auto | * Auto-rewind rollers - Using these rollers can ''sometimes'' help to get a tighter wind on warped prints. Make sure the roller is clean if you use it. Never leave rewind bench unattended while film is rewinding. | ||
* Common problems: ''telescoping'' and ''cinching'' on loosely wound prints, ''proud edges'' (when some edges are raised or sticking out of the reel). Never ship a print with proud edges on the reel, they can be crushed easily and cause edge damage. | * Common problems: ''telescoping'' and ''cinching'' on loosely wound prints, ''proud edges'' (when some edges are raised or sticking out of the reel). Never ship a print with proud edges on the reel, they can be crushed easily and cause edge damage. | ||
* Tension winds: Learn how to do a tension wind (i.e wind the film onto the core of the reel WITHOUT putting the end of the film into the slots. NEVER tape the film to the reel or core. Use a tension wind for the take up reels on your projectors as well. | * Tension winds: Learn how to do a tension wind (i.e wind the film onto the core of the reel WITHOUT putting the end of the film into the slots. NEVER tape the film to the reel or core. Use a tension wind for the take up reels on your projectors as well. | ||