Tragg Posted February 6, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 6, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does anyone know whether a modern version of the Leica ABLON film leader trimming guide is available - preferably in metal rather than plastic? Yes I know you can cut the film without one of these but I'd like to try one - without spending the money required to purchase a collectable item. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jankap Posted February 6, 2019 Share #2 Posted February 6, 2019 Jon Pop mentioned a 3D printed version of the ABLON. But there are pictures of an ABLON in the forum. Your local blacksmith can produce one for you. If you need help, mail me /Jan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted February 6, 2019 Share #3 Posted February 6, 2019 Back in the 1950s other companies made similar film leader trimming templates, and I’ve seen them now and then on eBay for much less than the ABLON. If you use a daylight bulk loader, they all require you to pull more film out of the cassette to clear the back end of the ABLON which is shaped for cutting the film end that fits the FILCA spool, so unless you do this in the dark you expose more film than necessary. That’s why I stopped using the ABLON and just free-hand with small scissors. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted February 6, 2019 Share #4 Posted February 6, 2019 Some periodically show up on the big auction site, such as this handmade modern version currently available https://www.ebay.com/i/153343535267?chn=ps 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecole Posted February 6, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 6, 2019 And here are images of ABLON and other film-cutting devices I had in my collection., including ABCOO and its leather pouch. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294047-leica-ablon-film-leader-trimming-guide/?do=findComment&comment=3679440'>More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted February 6, 2019 Share #6 Posted February 6, 2019 1 hour ago, spydrxx said: Some periodically show up on the big auction site, such as this handmade modern version currently available https://www.ebay.com/i/153343535267?chn=ps I had added one of these to my trimmer collection, and it is well made, works well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 7, 2019 Share #7 Posted February 7, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a metal Ablon copy that's made by Prince. They were plentiful and inexpensive on that online auction site but I haven't checked availability since buying mine. It does the job very nicely. Pete. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted February 7, 2019 Share #8 Posted February 7, 2019 Nice collection Pecole. I haven't managed to find a good template or reasonable ABLON so i just use the "business card" method with some thin clear stiff plastic. It works but you wouldn't want to be in a hurry 😃 ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romualdo Posted February 7, 2019 Share #9 Posted February 7, 2019 I use a San Giorgio template - picked it up while in Milan in 2016 - much cheaper than the current Ablon prices Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294047-leica-ablon-film-leader-trimming-guide/?do=findComment&comment=3679735'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 7, 2019 Share #10 Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) Not an ABLON but the much rarer ANZOO for the Reporter 250 camera. My son has already 3D printed the plastic prototype from photographs and drawings I had provided. He had made the sprocket locating nubs moveable in slots, to get the correct film alignment, so that the trimming cut does not transect a sprocket hole. Now that the prototype is finalised, production of the stainless steel definitive version is under way, using a CNC controlled plasma cutter and maybe 3D printed metal hinges. It helps that my son is a 3D printer development engineer, mainly working on 3D metal printers, costing £0.5 million upwards. Given that the last ANZOO sold for around $3,000, I was never going to buy one. A cutting template is actually far more essential for the 250 reporter than the ABLON is for a Barnack, although I do use my original ABLON. Wilson PS There is a San Giorgio copy for sale on Fleabay at the moment Edited February 7, 2019 by wlaidlaw Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romualdo Posted February 8, 2019 Share #11 Posted February 8, 2019 10 hours ago, wlaidlaw said: PS There is a San Giorgio copy for sale on Fleabay at the moment bloody expensive IMHO - US$220 (up there with the ABLONS) for just the template. I paid just over 50 euros for both template & cutter (brand new when I purchased) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 8, 2019 Share #12 Posted February 8, 2019 These trimmers were for bulk film and loading reusable cassettes. All 35mm film up to around the late 70’s had longer Leica friendly leaders. If you’re using pre loaded film then they’ve already cut some of the leader for you. Just use scissors to cut it a bit longer. You can buy small pairs of scissors from £1 upwards. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjkriek Posted April 7 Share #13 Posted April 7 Here is one that I made, sure looks a bit rough but works like a charm. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294047-leica-ablon-film-leader-trimming-guide/?do=findComment&comment=5782860'>More sharing options...
Chrisjkriek Posted April 7 Share #14 Posted April 7 One other pic Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294047-leica-ablon-film-leader-trimming-guide/?do=findComment&comment=5782863'>More sharing options...
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