Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Film problems, again
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2000 13:23:21 -0700

Rich Lahrson wrote:
> 
> > Although I've never experienced this myself, I
> > know of those who "load their own" have it happen on occasion.
> > ted
> 
> Hi Ted!
> 
>      I bulk load mostly, and was thinking of asking the list about the
> best tape to use.  I've had the film come loose.  I use Scotch tape and
> try to get about an inch and a half around both sides without 'trimming'
> the film, as there's a chance of it splitting or tearing.  Maybe two
> pieces would be better?
> 
>                                         Cheers,
> 
>                                                         Rich Lahrson
>                                                         tripspud@wenet.net

The same piece of nice scotch tape making sure it wraps around the spool has
worked for me.
I thought the shiny stuff was stronger.
Mark Rabiner