> On Aug 5, 2016, at 10:43 AM, tony duell <a...@p850ug1.demon.co.uk> wrote:
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>> Interesting. When looking at this I tripped over another DEC related item:
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>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEC-DIGITAL-EQUIPMENT-CORPORATION-REEL-GO-NOGO-GAUGE/112082166031
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>> I'm not sure what you'd use it for unless you were manufacturing DECtape
>> reels, but it certainly is interesting. You could make one yourself, if you
>> have a lathe and the ability to hold tight tolerances. One of the photos
>> actually shows the dimensions as written on the gauge.
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> Which suggests the spec is 2.5" +/- 5 thou (or thereabouts).
Yes, that's what those numbers imply. It sounds plausible, given the springy
hub used on DECtape.
I remember once or twice having to use a piece of punch card as a shim to keep
a reel from coming off. Not clear if wear was involved or an out of spec part
that slipped through.
paul
