Re: [ARSCLIST] 8 track cartridge pressure pads...

[Jeffrey Kane <jeffkane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't know of a source for them but you might try getting some foam
weather stripping similar to what's used on windows and doors (any Home
Depot should have it), cutting out a piece of correct size and sticking it
to the cartridge shell. If you want to make the tape glide easier, put a
piece of clear Scotch tape (not the frosted kind obviously) over the pad and
voila, new pressure pads! Beware of the foil that holds the splices
together. It's prone to failure. Replacements can be had at USrecording.com.


Hope this helps,

Jeff


-----Original Message-----
From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List
[mailto:ARSCLIST@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Graham Newton
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 5:40 PM
To: ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ARSCLIST] 8 track cartridge pressure pads...

Does anyone have some usable pressure pad assemblies for 8 track cartridges,
or know where to obtain them?  The foam on the ones I have rotted and won't
spring back when compressed!

These are a little plastic strip with two foam pads, with a little piece of
teflon or plastic on them to make them slippery.

I need about 6 of them to transfer a client's cartridge material.

FYI:  http://www.cartguys.com/  aren't much help!



... Graham Newton

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