Over the years I have found the best method that can be used to stop
tearing original rolls is to pull off the left end flange and on the
protruding part apply a little scotch tape.  Try a little wrapped
around the protruding part.  If it is not enough to make the flange
tight then apply a little more tape.  Now pull out the left end flange
a little bit.  This leaves some room for the roll to turn without
tearing it.

In regards to my previous message [031107 MMDigest].  When comparing
original rolls with a recut version you will normally find that the
recut is either a little longer or shorter.  Another major point: one
manufacturer of recut rolls of the past is known to have purposefully
shortened a roll because it was too large for the end flanges.  Not
a nice thing to do.

Frank Adams