Want to Buy WTB: Minox film slitter

Barry S · Jan 16, 2014

My new job as an international spy requires me using a Minox B camera. Times being tight, I'll need to slit and load my own film, so I can afford the payments on my underwater car and jet glider. If you have a film slitting device, ideally one that slits film from 120 rolls, but others may be fine--please contact me by dead drop, or PM--whatever. Thanks.

mgb74 · Jan 18, 2014

I used to refer people to "Goathill Photo", but recent posts suggest he hasn't been filling orders.

Barry S · Jan 25, 2014

mgb74 said:
I used to refer people to "Goathill Photo", but recent posts suggest he hasn't been filling orders.

Thanks, the Goathill guy no longer responds to emails. I did find a guy that makes some very nice,, but pricey splitters. I think I'll hold off on anything fancy until I see if I like the Minox.

IloveTLRs · Jun 5, 2014

So I'm guessing Goat Hill has gone the way of the Dodo? I sent an email and have heard nothing.
Finding slitters for sale (ebay, etc.) seems to be impossible. What are the options then, Do-It-Yourself?

Xmas · Jun 5, 2014

Barry S said:
Thanks, the Goathill guy no longer responds to emails. I did find a guy that makes some very nice,, but pricey splitters. I think I'll hold off on anything fancy until I see if I like the Minox.

You have a link for pricey splitters Inc.?

Barry S · Jun 5, 2014

IloveTLRs said:
So I'm guessing Goat Hill has gone the way of the Dodo? I sent an email and have heard nothing.
Finding slitters for sale (ebay, etc.) seems to be impossible. What are the options then, Do-It-Yourself?

The Goathill guy took 6 weeks, but he eventually responded to me and I now have one of his film slitters. He told me he'd be building more, but it would take months, so don't be surprised if contacts you--but who knows when? There are also plans at http://kcbx.net/~mhd/2photo/slitter/build.htm and they look fairly simple.

Jimmy Li makes the fancy Minox film slitters and by all accounts, they're beautiful little machines that work well. Although they're not inexpensive ($200?), they look like they're worth it if you're a hard core Minox shooter.

http://minoxit.com/category/film-negative/jimmy-lis-slitter/

IloveTLRs · Aug 19, 2014

Well, Goathill never got back to me, so I ended up designing and building my own slitter. It wasn't without its perils, but it has been rewarding.

Shooting MINOX makes for excellent film economy!

IloveTLRs · Jun 26, 2015

Barry S said:
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Jimmy Li makes the fancy Minox film slitters and by all accounts, they're beautiful little machines that work well. Although they're not inexpensive ($200?), they look like they're worth it if you're a hard core Minox shooter.

http://minoxit.com/category/film-negative/jimmy-lis-slitter/

I ordered and received a Jimmy Li slitter. It was around that price, but it's constructed nicely and easy to use. I would say a good investment if you are a hard-core MINOXer/MINOXette.

Want to Buy WTB: Minox film slitter

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