5 Aug
2016
5 Aug
'16
8:07 a.m.
On Aug 5, 2016, at 10:43 AM, tony duell <ard at
p850ug1.demon.co.uk> wrote:
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
Interesting. When looking at this I tripped over
another DEC related item:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEC-DIGITAL-EQUIPMENT-CORPORATION-REEL-GO-NOGO-GAUG…
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.
Which suggests the spec is 2.5" +/- 5 thou (or thereabouts).