> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Chuck > Guzis > Sent: 26 August 2016 20:59 > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts > <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > Subject: Re: Repairing Tape Leader Damage in TK70 Drive > > On 08/26/2016 12:30 PM, Mark Wickens wrote: > > Yes, I tried 35mm film but it isn't robust enough. > > Other possibilities that come to mind are "Gorilla tape" or "Taear-Aid" > repair tape. I haven't tried either on magnetic media, but they're > pretty tough. > > --Chuck > >
It needs to be stiff and well attached to the actual magnetic tape.. I don't think Gorilla Tape is. I think something like the clear film in a shirt stiffener might work.... There is a TK50 piccy well down this page here:- http://williambader.com/museum/vax/vax.html I think that is the same as the TK70 Dave
