Re: [ARSCLIST] Reel-to-reel preservation supplies?

[Steven Smolian <smolians@xxxxxxxxx>]

Theoretically the indent is bad.  However, if you use enough leader tape to 
do a good job otherwise, it should be ok for slots.

Steve Smolian

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christie Peterson" <cpeterso@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Reel-to-reel preservation supplies?


> Does it solve the problem with slotted reels if you just don't use the 
> slot, or is there still risk of damage due to tape conforming to the shape 
> of the slot on the hub?
>
> Christie Peterson
> Project Archivist, Muskie Archives & Special Collections
> Bates College
> 70 Campus Avenue
> Lewiston, ME 04240-6018
> (t) 207-753-6918
> (f) 207-755-5911
>
>
>
> Marie Azile O'Connell wrote:
> > With difficulty you can reel these up, without using the slot.  It takes
> > practise.  Otherwise, your only real alternative is the go with 10.5 inch 
> > reels
> > and hubs.  There are places around where you can purchase 2nd hand metal
> > flanges and it may be worth your while looking locally as to what you can 
> > get. Good luck.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Marie
>
>
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