2 Mar
2007
2 Mar
'07
8:07 a.m.
On 02/03/2007 14:52, Al Kossow wrote:
I have spliced new leader onto damaged tape before,
using
analog tape splicing techniques (diagonal cut with two overlapping
pieces, then tape on the back). From memory, Cipher drives don't
have flux gates (little door over the top of the head). Thin clear
packing tape works OK, but don't plan on reusing the tape after you
get the data off.
I suspect the main reason Al says not to reuse the tape after that, is
that packing tape stretches and the adhesive will ooze out and make a
mess (rather quickly, if my experience with emergency audio splices is
anything to go by). If that's the only reason, you can use mylar
splicing tape, which is still available for mending video tapes,
surprisingly.
--
Pete Peter Turnbull
Network Manager
University of York