I agree with Steve, using enough leader should solve this, otherwise you are back to the 10.5 reels. I realise this seems like a waste for small reels but if you feel safer with this then it is your only alternative. That means you will need to purchase 10.5 acid free boxes also.
Hope this helps
Cheers Marie -- Marie O'Connell Sound Archivist/Sound Engineer/Sound Consultant www.cupsnstrings.com 3017 Nebraska Avenue Santa Monica, CA, 90404 Ph: 310-453-1615 Fax: 310-453-1715 Cell: 601-329-6911
Quoting 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
>
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> From: "Christie Peterson" <cpeterso@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 11:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Reel-to-reel preservation supplies?
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>
> > 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
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> >
> >
> > 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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