Making holes in magnetic tape

From: John Lawson <jpl15_at_panix.com>
Date: Sat Jun 21 18:53:44 2003

On Sat, 21 Jun 2003, Joe wrote:


 [much snippage] [name of original poster not known]


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

   Back in my Film Biz days, we used to do "spot editing" on magnetic tape
by scratching away the oxide with a razor blade or Exacto knife... if you
were careful, you might be able to make the 'holes' that way, and the tape
strength wouldn't be compromised, either. Maybe even very fine sandpaper
or crocus cloth n the end of a Q-tip might work to get the oxide cleaned
off, leaving a nice clear spot for the sensors.

  Just my 200 millidollars..

  Cheers

John





> >Thanks,
> >John
Received on Sat Jun 21 2003 - 18:53:44 BST