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

[Ross Fuqua <rfuqua@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Posting on behalf of Steve Green:

Greetings All,

I don't think anyone has mentioned this yet, but Polyline Corporation  
appears to sell slotless 7" plastic reels.

See their web site at

http://www.polylinecorp.com/productlist.asp?OPT=120010000200000300



Steve Green
Western Folklife Center
sgreen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx



Ross Fuqua
Archives Assistant
Western Folklife Center
501 Railroad Street
Elko, NV 89801
775-738-7508 ext. 232
rfuqua@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx




On Sep 29, 2006, at 10:28 AM, Steven Smolian wrote:

> 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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