HP82161 tape repairs and failure modes.

From: Douglas Quebbeman <dhquebbeman_at_theestopinalgroup.com>
Date: Thu Aug 3 15:53:48 2000

> Yes. The HP pad is felt-covered foam from the looks of things, but plain
> felt might well work well enough to get the data off the tape (which,
> honestly, is all I care about at the moment).
>
> Next job is to find suitable felt. The stuff sold by craft shops is too
> thin. Maybe a musical instrument repairer place or something?

Since the tape itself is the same size as that of a compact casstte(tm),
might I suggest butchering am otherwise un-needed unit, and slice the
pad off the comparable leaf spring? As to the proper cement to use, I
leave that to you...

regards,
-dq
Received on Thu Aug 03 2000 - 15:53:48 BST