[Leica] Template ?

[langeratcarleton at gmail.com (Mark Langer)]

This sounds like the ABLON template. Just put the film on one side, with the
sprocket holes engaging the pins. Close the device, and trim off the film
that protrudes. This is used to trim a longer leader on the film when using
a screwmount Leica.

Mark

On 11/11/05, GUTKNECHT, ROBERT F - SSD <ROBERT.GUTKNECHT@itt.com> wrote:
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>
> I am a new member - this is my first post. I was just given what I
> think is a film trimming template for shaping the ends of 35 mm. film
> rolls. It is a flat, two piece, hinged device with a brushed steel
> finish. When the two pieces are closed on one another, two sprocket
> studs on one surface protrude through two corresponding holes in the
> other surface. When opened, it has engraving near the top which says
> "coated side". Below this text there is a slot milled through the metal
> on a 45 degree angle. It has a lanyard hole near the tapered tip. The
> top of the front surface is engraved "Leitz...Wetzlar...Germany". Can
> anyone explain exactly how it is used and where I can get an original or
> reprinted instruction sheet for it ? Thanks very much in advance.
>
>
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