Re: [ARSCLIST] Squealing Scotch 996

[Rick Taylor <rtaylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Richard,

I used a Cretacolor 6B graphite stick.  I held the stick flat against the binder
side of the tape as it played, at a spot just after it left the playback reel
and before it reached the first tape guide.  As I recall, it may have taken two
passes to eliminate the squeal completely, but the results after the first pass
were encouraging enough to warrant a second try.  I rotated the stick
occasionally because it seemed to get worn and shiny at the point of contact,
and to acquire a buildup of crud (probably from the tape).

I'm guessing the softer grades of graphite are better for lubrication.  I
understand it is also sold in powder form, but the stick seemed easier to
manipulate.

Rick Taylor
Austin, Texas


Quoting "Richard L. Hess" <ArcLists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> Hi, Rick,
> 
> I've bought some and haven't had that much luck. Could you perhaps 
> explain a bit more about your process? It's high on my list to do 
> more experimentation with this.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Richard
> 
> At 02:37 PM 11/9/2005, you wrote:
> >Hi Konrad,
> >
> >I have had success using graphite to re-lubricate a squealing 
> >tape.  You can buy
> >sticks of graphite in various degrees of hardness or softness at any 
> >art supply
> >store for a couple of bucks.
> >
> >Rick Taylor
> >Austin, Texas
> 
> Richard L. Hess                              richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Aurora, Ontario, Canada             http://www.richardhess.com/
> Detailed contact information: http://www.richardhess.com/tape/contact.htm  
> 


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