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Tape Repair Questions
I played an old Carvan tape today and it turns out it needs some attention.
There is a squeak coming from the reel; how is this fixed? The tape doesn't change channels, so I replaced the sensing foil, but it still doesn't work. Could this be because of worn pads? Also, is 'accordioned' tape fixable? Lastly, is sensing foil still available? Thanks for any info! |
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On Wed, 07 Dec 2005 02:28:09 GMT, "ommadawn"
wrote: I played an old Carvan tape today and it turns out it needs some attention. There is a squeak coming from the reel; how is this fixed? snip Carts usually don't "squeak," usually they scrape or make other friction related noises, but this surely isn't impossible. Part of my cart repair regimen is to lubricate the hub spindle, the pinch roller post and any point in the bottom of the cartridge shell that the reel table might touch with DuPont Multi-Use PTFE lube...goes on liquid, sets as a semi-dry Teflon-bearing grease, and eventually dries to a very low friction surface. The tape doesn't change channels, so I replaced the sensing foil, but it still doesn't work. Could this be because of worn pads? snip Yes. Also, is 'accordioned' tape fixable? snip Only if you're VERY patient and are good with a heated spoon. Mylar and subsitutes has a plastic state between about 85 and 110°C, so getting the heat right is paramount if you're going to "iron out the kinks" in a tape. I tried using a flat iron; the energized heating coil or grid in an electric iron also makes a fair degausser, so I use gas heated tools, including a simple teaspoon, to fix many creased or accordioned tapes, with a high rate of success. Lastly, is sensing foil still available? snip Yes. http://www.katestrackshack.com Get a baggie of Win-Gibs® while you're there! Thanks for any info! snip Remember...avoid Charlie Nudo's crap at ALL costs. He's an unintelligent fraudster. |
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Tape Repair Questions
tape it apart, put a tiny smear of oil on the center reel post and
roller post. change the pads- if it still does not switch tracks, it's a deck problem- what deck do you have ? accordioned tape- iron it with an iron, the wrinkles will come out yes, many sources exist for the sensing foil- so a net search |
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Maybe I should pop the whole tape into the oven for a few minutes to get the
wrinkles out... |
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On Thu, 08 Dec 2005 01:31:01 GMT, "ommadawn"
wrote: Maybe I should pop the whole tape into the oven for a few minutes to get the wrinkles out... snip Don't do this. It will warp the shell and doesn't do much to get rid of the tape damage. |
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(laughter...)
just iron it |
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This spray, is it the blue or orange can, and is it better to have the liquid or aerosol? |
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On Thu, 08 Dec 2005 21:31:18 GMT, "ommadawn"
wrote: This spray, is it the blue or orange can, and is it better to have the liquid or aerosol? snip Huh?? What?? |
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Tape Repair Questions
Part of my
cart repair regimen is to lubricate the hub spindle, the pinch roller post and any point in the bottom of the cartridge shell that the reel table might touch with DuPont Multi-Use PTFE lube...goes on liquid, sets as a semi-dry Teflon-bearing grease, and eventually dries to a very low friction surface. Which color is the can? |
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Tape Repair Questions
On Thu, 08 Dec 2005 22:36:05 GMT, "ommadawn"
wrote: Part of my cart repair regimen is to lubricate the hub spindle, the pinch roller post and any point in the bottom of the cartridge shell that the reel table might touch with DuPont Multi-Use PTFE lube...goes on liquid, sets as a semi-dry Teflon-bearing grease, and eventually dries to a very low friction surface. Which color is the can? snip Ah, OK. Sorry, I was lost there for a bit. I currently use the blue bottle...liquid form. To apply, shake the bottle VERY well, then simply turn the cart bottom upside down and apply the nozzle of the bottle to the bottom (now the top) of the post and let the liquid cover the entire post. Immediately thereafter, do the capstan post. You can then turn the cart bottom right side up, and a little of the liquid will pool at the bottom of the posts. If your casting has one of those little "bumps" in the bottom where the reel will sometimes ride, use your finger and tranfer a dab there, too. I usually install the reel and pinch roller as the lube is setting up, so it's still somewhat liquid. Be sure not to get any on the tape or the pinch roller surface itself. One caveat if you use a little too much. When it dries, sometimes you'll have a little resistance. Once the cart starts moving and it evenly distributes the PTFE on the bearing surface and squeezes out any excess, things will be fine. With this stuff, a little dab'll do ya every time. dB |
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