The puches I have knowledge of do all 9 holes. Similarly, the blank tape stock (of my acquaintance) is unpunched. Martin
-----Original Message----- From: William Sudbrink via cctalk [mailto:cctalk@classiccmp.org] Sent: 08 June 2023 17:34 To: 'General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts' <cctalk@classiccmp.org> Cc: William Sudbrink <wh.sudbr...@verizon.net> Subject: [cctalk] Re: Source for NEW (unused) punch tape The punch (on an ASR33 anyway) punches the feed (center) holes. All the rolls I have are completely unperforated. -----Original Message----- From: Chuck Guzis via cctalk [mailto:cctalk@classiccmp.org] Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2023 12:10 PM To: Adrian Godwin via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> Cc: Chuck Guzis <ccl...@sydex.com> Subject: [cctalk] Re: Source for NEW (unused) punch tape On 6/8/23 08:52, Adrian Godwin via cctalk wrote: > I think paper-slitters are pretty common. That is to say, if you go to > anyone manufacturing adding machine rolls they will have the > capability to make custom widths in rather small job lots. It's an > industry comparable with printing (and often combined, for when till > rolls with custom printing is desired). So it may be that although > paper tape is no longer available from computer stationary suppliers, > it can very easily be made in quite small MOQs. How does one, using modern equipment, both slit and perforate (feed holes) blank tape? Color me curious. --Chuck -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com
