[SML] disposing of slide projectors, 35mm film projector (115 hours only)

[John Taylor]

I guess I lucked out. Couple of places to talk to, they are not close 
but may some idesas;

https://www.tristatetheatre.com/UsedEqupment071404.htm

https://www.usedlighting.com

I would also try ebay and Facebook.

Old but some contacts 
https://www.reddit.com/r/projectors/comments/13xji0g/anywhere_i_can_buy_old_movie_theater_film/

Good luck,
JT



On 12/9/2025 1:54 PM, Riter, Andrew via Stagecraft wrote:
>
> Our IA projectionist local disbanded in the mid 90s.  after all the 
> projectors went digital, and the movie houses locked them out 
> forever.  Busted the union.
>
> We brought in a union projectionist whenever we needed the projector 
> run, since no one in the building has those skills.
>
> *Andrew M. Riter*
> Assistant Technical Director, Head Lighting Technician
> Chan Centre
>
>
> Phone 604 822 2372
> andrew.riter at ubc.ca <mailto:andrew.riter at ubc.ca>
>
> *From:*Stagecraft <stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net> *On Behalf Of 
> *John Taylor via Stagecraft
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 9, 2025 10:08 AM
> *To:* stagecraft at theatrical.net
> *Cc:* John Taylor <jt at techie.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [SML] disposing of slide projectors, 35mm film 
> projector (115 hours only)
>
> [*CAUTION:* Non-UBC Email]
>
> When I went through a similar situation, I talked to the local union 
> of projectionists and they had someone who bought our similar set up 
> from us. Better than dumping it.  Also there is a used equipment site 
> that "could" help. Try searching for used equipment sites.
>
> Good luck,
> JT
>
> On 12/9/2025 11:45 AM, Riter, Andrew via Stagecraft wrote:
>
>     Hi everyone
>
>     I need to dispose of some original building projection equipment,
>     but I don’t want to trash/recycle it.
>
>     35mm projector
>
>     3 level platter system
>
>     2 slide projectors
>
>     Everything was originally installed in our cinema when the
>     building opened in 1997.
>
>     The 35mm has only 115 hours on it.
>
>     The projectors: guessing less than 50 hours.
>
>     (however the rubber pulleys etc. on the projector and platter are
>     shot (cracked, broken), from non-use,; an easy repair, I expect)
>
>     Other than recycling/landfill, are there any collector groups that
>     I could connect with?
>
>     I know they aren’t antiques or OLD or unique, but still.  Just
>     looking for other leads.
>
>     Vancouver / West Coast.
>
>     Thanks.
>
>     *Andrew M. Riter*
>     Assistant Technical Director, Head Lighting Technician
>     Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
>     The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
>     6265 Crescent Road | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z1 Canada
>     Phone 604 822 2372
>     andrew.riter at ubc.ca <mailto:andrew.riter at ubc.ca>
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