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A SELECTION OF SPLICERS FROM KEV’S COLLECTION
The Premier joiner (British) used a cutting disk and scraper on a
separate hand-piece. Not the best arrangement but certainly better
than hand splicing.

A Kodascope Universal Splicer (c. 1932 - USA). This is
a splicer that has real character, known as “The Frog "
because of the way the R.H. film clamp leaps
across on four pivoting struts to join the
prepared film on the L.H. platen. Before that
happens, the film is positioned under the clamps,
then the twin armed cutter swings down
trimming both pieces of film. A very large
serrated scraper slides back and forth to remove
the emulsion, film cement is applied and “The
Frog” leaps across to make the join. I love it! An
early 30's design for both 8 and 16mm.

Another little gem, the “Exacta” Australia c. The Minette from Japan is
l950 - No relation to the Camera brand - is a one of the best 8mm and
simple design in heavy brass plate Super 8 splicers I have come
construction, and is beautifully engineered. across - very well made with
There is no scraper so it's a razor blade job. attached scrapers for both
Some fitting is missing off the top R.H. plate. sides of the film.

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