Re: [ARSCLIST] More open reel supplies questions

[Steven Smolian <smolians@xxxxxxxxx>]

Just to put myself on the record (tape?).

I have not used paper leader for years.  When exposed to moisture, paper 
swells afar more than plastic and casues stress- usually ripling- inside the 
tape pack.  It tears.  Much of it is not acid free and becomes brittle with 
age.   I can always count on having to replice splices which open up on 
older tape which uses paper leader.  I hate the stuff.

I'm sure static electricity can be a problem with plastic leader but it's 
one I've very seldom encountered.

Steven Smolian

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christie Peterson" <cpeterso@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 8:42 AM
Subject: [ARSCLIST] More open reel supplies questions


> Does anyone know of a vendor for 3M #67 splicing tape (1/4") that doesn't 
> require purchases in huge quantities?
>
> Alternately, does anyone have experience with the product that US 
> Recording sells as "archival" quality splicing tape at 
> http://www.usrecordingmedia.com/usrprstsptaf.html ?
>
> Also, could anyone recommend a vendor for acid free 1/4 " paper leader?
>
> Thanks again for all the responses to my first inquiry, and in advance for 
> this one.  Feel free to reply on- or off- list as you see fit.
>
> Christie
>
> --
> Christie Peterson
> Project Archivist, Muskie Archives & Special Collections
> Bates College
> 70 Campus Avenue
> Lewiston, ME 04240-6018
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