How Do You Thread A Bell & Howell Projector?
Threading any Bell and Howell projector is a simple and easy task. It doesn’t matter whether the projector is 8mm or 16mm, manual or automatic threading, the principals are the same. The objective is to thread the film in the projector so that it flows smoothly throughout the entire length of the film without any interruptions. (The most common interruption is that the loop in the film is lost causing the film to skip in the sprockets.) Once you’ve learned how to properly thread the film in the projector you will enjoy many uninterrupted hours of pleasurable film viewing. Plug in the projector but don’t turn it on yet. Swing out the reel arms of your projector. In some older vintage models the reel arms are stationary. Depending on the projector’s design, horizontal or vertical, the reel containing the film will either be in the front or on the top of the projector. Snap the film reel and take-up reel into place. The reels will be rotating in a clockwise direction. This means that, as
