The Ginny flatbed editing table. I purchased this in the mid-90s from the Saskatchewan Filmpool who had purchased it a few years earlier from a local television broadcaster who had, presumably , purchased it from the manufacturer sometime in the late 70s or 80s. I am now discovering that there is no information on the internet about this machine. I cannot house it forever. It is mostly working, although upon setting it back up, I think some of the belts have slipped. It still works well and any problems can likely be fixed.
Unusual aspects of the machine are the size of the plates, the non-removable nature of the plates (you cannot put film reels onto them), and the self driving nature of them (each of the eight has its own motor which is turned on and off separately). A foot break stops and holds everything, which is a life-saver when working with a number of tracks at a time.
The designer, Isaac W. Jeanes III, holds two patents, neither being for this machine. I believe he is still in business in Virginia where he is listed on the chamber of commerce.
To read/download the operations/tech manual, click here--->>> MANUAL <<<---
By undoing five nuts from five long bolts and unplugging one power cord, the screen can be removed. It is wood and glass, weighing probably 30-40 pounds so can be handled by one person. It was best to have a second person holding things just in case while assembling/disassembling it.
Once the screen is off, two other larger bolts are removed in the stand which allows the machine to tilt 90 degrees and lock into this storage position. It can be rolled around. It is heavy but I had it moved down the stairs by a pair of movers with shoulder straps who grunted a bit but didn't drop it. Probably 500 pounds?