Re: Film reels jamming (Developer tank)

Christopher Loffredo wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> 
> When I try to reel film onto my developing tank reels (Jobo and 
> Patterson, both 35mm and 120), the film jams and, even tapping or 
> knocking the reel, I often can't get the whole film loaded.
> 
> And, yes, the reels are perfectly dry.
> 
> Any other suggestions or tricks?
> 
> Thanks!

Follow-up:

I finally got around to developing another batch of film, having 
previously thoroughly scrubbed the reels with my electric toothbrush 
(with and old brush, of course  :-)  ).

Anyway, despite a large dinner accompanied by a notable ammount of wine, 
the loading was more than successful: I couldn't believe I was using the 
same reels; they loaded smoothly and practically without any resistance 
at all.  I suppose keeping the reels perfectly clean really is
important...

Thanks for all the answers!