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Vintage Tape (Audio), Cassette, Wire and Magnetic Disc Recorders and Players Open-reel tape recorders, cassette recorders, 8-track players etc. |
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4th May 2019, 3:13 pm | #1 |
Retired Dormant Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK.
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Pressure pads
Hi,
A bit of a generic question rather something specific, the pressure pads for holding the tape against the heads on several of my early 60s machines are pretty knackered, I very much doubt there any spares available so what's the best material to use for making replacements? Some kind of felt or foam like the self adhesive strips used for draught-proofing windows? I'm working on a Collaro Studio deck at the moment but I guess this would apply to any machines of that vintage. Thanks, Gary |
4th May 2019, 7:38 pm | #2 |
Octode
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 1,971
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Re: Pressure pads
You could try a piano repairer or parts supplier.
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4th May 2019, 8:36 pm | #3 |
Pentode
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK.
Posts: 139
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Re: Pressure pads
Do a search for piano tuning felt. It is generally red in colour but makes good pressure pads when cut into little cubes and epoxied onto the original pressure arms.
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4th May 2019, 10:36 pm | #4 |
Octode
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Lund, Sweden
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Re: Pressure pads
I use self-adhesive felt that can be bought in rectangular sheets, intended to be used for furniture to avoid marring the floor. I then cut it to shape using a pair of scissors. I don't think it's used for windows anymore (that seems to be the job of self-adhesive rubber strips).
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