15 May
2013
15 May
'13
2:31 p.m.
On 05/15/2013 01:36 PM, William Maddox wrote:
A while back, someone reported success using
Baumgarten's PlastiBands
(polyurethane "rubber bands") as a replacement, but I don't have any
experience with this myself.
The 4.5" ones are a little on the small side and very difficult to get
on (three hands and 35 fingers would help), but they're good for at
least a couple of run-throughs.
The 6" ones are harder to find, but might be easier to work with.
But take a good look at the tapes--since the DC carts spool with the
oxide surface facing out (unlike, say, 9-track tape), the oxide will
very often get peeled off where the tension band contacts it. Then
you've got problems.
"3M" branded tapes are better in this respect than "Scotch" ones of
the
same type.
FWIW,
Chuck