Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/11/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 11/11/2005 1:45:23 P.M. Central Standard Time, ROBERT.GUTKNECHT@itt.com writes: 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. Ha! you will be courted for this item! It is a template used for trimming film leaders for Leica Threadmount cameras. The leader on modern film is a little short, and the template, (originally designed for trimming after you have bulk loaded cassettes) helps you cut it to the correct shape. more here: http://nemeng.com/leica/003d.shtml Regards, Sonny http://www.sonc.com Natchitoches, Louisiana Oldest continuous settlement in La Louisiane ?galit?, libert?, crawfish