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Hi Steve In my experience some tapes that were stored in ideal conditions also exhibit felt expiration. בברכה, שי דרורי. מומחה לשימור ודיגיטציה של אודיו וידאו ופילם 8-35ממ Cheers Shai Drori Expert digitization services for Audio Video Hi Res scanning for film 8mm-35mm Timeless Recordings Music Label www.audiovideofilm.com [log in to unmask] Tripadvisor level 5 contributor, level 10 restaurant expert On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 3:11 PM, Steve Greene <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > <Like>This!</Like> A dual phase locked loop capstan setup, like the > Nakamichis put cassettes under much less stress, better tape to head > contact and less wow and flutter. Replacing the shell can't hurt, though, > if you are dexterous enough to do it! > > But bear in mind, the loss of the felt suggests that the tape probably > wasn't stored in the best conditions, be concerned about sticky-shed, or > other binder problems in your future. > > Steve > > Steve Greene > Audiovisual Archivist > Nixon Presidential Library and Museum > National Archives and Records Administration > (301) 837-1772 > > On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 5:34 PM, Shai Drori <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > Better yet, just use a Nak that actually lifts the felt pad altogether. > > Tapes actually play better with less noise and better tape to head > contact > > without the felt pad. The caveat is that the deck needs to be built for > the > > purpose of lifting the pad (almost all Naks). Regular decks need it for > > contact with the head. > > > > If you do decide to glue it back, crazy glue will work, but my personal > > favorite is the liquid UHU. Takes about 20 minutes to dry. > > > > בברכה, > > שי דרורי. > > מומחה לשימור ודיגיטציה של אודיו וידאו ופילם 8-35ממ > > Cheers > > Shai Drori > > Expert digitization services for Audio Video > > Hi Res scanning for film 8mm-35mm > > Timeless Recordings Music Label > > www.audiovideofilm.com > > [log in to unmask] > > Tripadvisor level 5 contributor, level 10 restaurant expert > > > > On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 12:23 AM, Paul Stamler <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > > > On 6/28/2017 3:51 PM, Jeff Willens wrote: > > > > > >> Does anyone have a conservationally sound method for reattaching felt > > >> pressure pads to cassette shells? I'm loathe to use Crazy Glue as I > > >> have no idea if it seeps through the felt. Double-stick tape was also > > >> mentioned to me, but I can't see that standing up to playing. > > >> > > >> Replacing would be fine unless the shell is sealed. I would prefer to > > >> not have to break the shell to get inside. But if I have the pad, I'd > > >> like to reuse it somehow. Any thoughts? > > >> > > > > > > > > > I know of no practical way to reuse/reattach the pad, which is probably > > > shot anyhow. Get a new cassette and transplant the tape to it. > > > > > > Peace, > > > Paul > > > > > > --- > > > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > > > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > > > > > >