C47 (clothes Pin)

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General Overview
C47 is a film industry term used for a wooden clothespin. They are also referred to as bullet(s) or peg(s). Can be essential for gaffers, grips, electricians, etc.
Tips, Tricks & How-Tos
Wooden clothespins are useful because they do not easily transmit heat, so their used to clip color corectors to lights or barn doors, or light fixture surfaces that are too hot to touch.
Not Recommended
Do not use plastic or metal clothespins, as plastic clothespins melt, and metal pins transfer too much heat to touch.
Safety Information
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