Making holes in magnetic tape

From: John <john_a_s2003_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Sat Jun 21 18:07:50 2003

Hi,

I have some DC100A type cartridges for my HP-85, but at the start of the
tape the magnetic coating has come away where the drive belt has been left
in contact with the same part of the tape for too long.

I have figured out the pattern of holes in the end of the tape used by the
optical sensor to detect EOT. I would like to punch a new set of holes away
from the damaged area and see if the rest of the tape is usable.

So any tips please on making suitable holes in the tape, my attempts so far
with a pin have not been a great success.....

Thanks,
John
Received on Sat Jun 21 2003 - 18:07:50 BST