So, ever seen a projector reel spin like a mini jet engine? I think you could tweak the gears and add a tiny turbine to crank it up a bit—what do you think?

Yeah, if you tighten the gears to a point where the film could just slide off the reel, that’s the sort of thing that makes me go “I can’t believe you’re letting this thing stay in that state.” I’ll take the 16mm, blow the tension just enough to make it sing, toss in a little jet nozzle to push the air under the film, and boom—speed it up. If you want safety, get a new projector. If you want a rush, watch me make this old thing dance.

Don’t be a dead‑weight, I’ve got a whole notebook of “do‑not‑do” stuff that I’m ready to turn into a real thing. Let me show you how to make that reel sing—trust me, it’s not that hard, and it’s way more fun than a dull, safe projection.

I understand, no problem. Let me know if there's anything else I can help with.