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I've used 1/4" and 1/2" hold down tape since my days in the cutting room, and I find different names with perhaps different strengths and weaknesses. �These are the various names I've found: "gaffers tape, artists printable craft paper, masking tape, etc." �Maybe someone can tell us the�differences, but here are a few sources in Hollywood:�
http://www.filmtools.com/12redperpapt.htmlhttp://store.christys.net/shop/advanced_search_result.php?sessID=XAJTW4brSGscymopQjH9sJQrS8gEUVcw&keywords=red+1%2F2%22+hold+down+tape&x=5&y=7&search_in_description=1
I find the 1/4" works O.K. if I use a long enough piece, but when I order next time, I'll get 1/2", since it holds the 1/4" tape end more securely.
Rod
--- On Mon, 9/19/11, Corey Bailey <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

From: Corey Bailey <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Reel to Reel "Thing"
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Monday, September 19, 2011, 12:25 AM

The red and blue "crepe'-y" tape was standard operating procedure in the Hollywood recording studio scene from the 1960's forward. It is 1/4' wide paper tape and was available at the standard studio supply outlets. The red and blue coding scheme was started (If i remember correcytly) by Columbia Records. Tapes that were tails out were taped off with blue and red was for heads out, usually found on 7" reels. I still have some of that 1/4" colored paper tape.

Cheers!

Corey
Corey Bailey audio Engineering.

At 02:51 PM 9/18/2011, you wrote:
> Please do not use these. I have seen edge damage on incoming tapes when these are forced over an uneven wind.
> 
> Tape the end of the tape to the outside flange of the reel (or to itself in a pancake. If you can still find Zebra Tape, that is the best choice--someone dug up a five-to-ten year supply for me but it's all gone from that source.
> 
> The red and blue crepe-y tape isn't bad.
> 
> Scotch 811 removable "Magic" tape works reasonably well for something that is easy to get at a stationary store.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Richard
> 
> On 2011-09-18 5:22 PM, Michael Biel wrote:
>> On 9/18/2011 4:18 PM, Rhett McMahon wrote:
>>> I think I found what you seek.� On the inside of the box of some
>>> early Scotch tapes:� No. 12 - End-Of-Reel Tape Clips.
>>> 
>>> "Clip securely to tape, prevent spilling or tangling in handling,
>>> storage and mailing.� Fit inside reel, won't distort reels in
>>> storage.� Work equally well on partial or full reels."
>>> 
>>> Hope this helps.� Rhett� ���Rhett McMahon
>>> 
>> 
>> If this is what you have or want to use, DON'T USE IT!!� Unless your tape wind is PERFECT it will crease and damage the tape edges. The sides were triangular, about a half inch on each side, and there was a littletab on top to slp the tape in.� That tab has a� 3m logo.� 3m used to sell a great hold-down tape to affix the tape end to a flange (or to itself if you are storing pancakes,� It was plastic, black and white striped, 1/4 wide, and did not leave a residue.� They might still make the paper hold down tape the sold either in red or� blue.
>> Regular masking tape is not really good because it hardens into a brick in a few years.
>> 
>> Mike Biel� [log in to unmask]
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