tape machine maintenance supplies??

herodotus · Post by **herodotus** » Sun May 21, 2006 3:12 pm

I have just inherited an old deck and was wondering where to buy things like head demagetizers, head cleaning solution, capstan oil, syringes, etc.

Are there any online suppliers that you folks know of?

Thanks in advance for your help.

ladewd · Post by **ladewd** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:46 am

The best head demagnetiizers are Handi-Mags by the RB Annis Co. Of course 99% isopropol alcohol is the best for heads but If you don't tell anyone, I'll tell you I've used rubbing alcohol on the tape heads of my personal machines for years with no ill effects. I just wipe them down after the alcohol evaporates. In fact, I used to use Vodka at gigs for my Echoplex heads! As far as syringes, you can get them at hobby shops, or electronic shops. I suggest using light machine oil for any lubrication needs, unless the application specifically calls for grease instead. I don't know of any "one stop shop" for all these things.

CA

Red Rockets Glare · Post by **Red Rockets Glare** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:50 am

ladewd wrote:I'll tell you I've used rubbing alcohol on the tape heads of my personal machines for years with no ill effects. I just wipe them down after the alcohol evaporates.

Same here.

ToroRojo · Post by **ToroRojo** » Tue May 23, 2006 2:17 pm

www.usrecordingmedia.com might work as a one stop shop for your maintenance needs. You might pay a premium though.

Fry's Electronics has 99% isopropyl alcohol, fancy cotton swaps, lubricants, and electrical contact cleaner.

herodotus · Post by **herodotus** » Tue May 23, 2006 2:24 pm

Thanks all!

I'm Painting Again · Post by **I'm Painting Again** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:03 pm

here is the lube:

http://www.zoomspoutoiler.com/

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