The idea with the coins is great. Should remember that for when I haven't got my cutter with me. But you really shouldn't put a piece of sticky tape on both sides of the tape. The tape guiders will rip it off and you'll have the sticky tape stuck to your heads in no time ;)
That's a really interseting way! I have a little splicing set by the BASF, and it comes in a little box, and on the back of the box is a track where you can put in the tape to splice it. I only put the sticky tape on the back side where it won't touch the heads! Next time I'll splice a tape I'll use that little tool (don't know the name :P) that you used to put the sticky tape in its place!!! It's so complicated to get it in its place when I use my fingers!!!
I have seen the red BASF set with the splicing tape rols in it and the splicer on the casing. Used to have an Akai one of memory but can't find it. This way has worked for me fine for the last 20 years or so. The thing I use are tweezers or pincet with a fine pointy tip.
@RODALCO2007 whoops, per ongeluk op slechte reactie geklikt... tis niet heel slim om aan de magneet-kant een stukje plakband te plakken...dat heb ik hier ooit gedaan...bleef aan de wiskop van de recorder plakken en heeft een stuk tape vernield. is toch jammer... verder een slimme manier van plakken. ik gebruik zelf de tapesleuf op het kopdeksel van m'n ReVox A77.
+Steve Knight The main problem with putting tape on both sides is that every splice runs two rough edges across the heads, wearing them down more quickly. Another problem is that if you splice a break with tape on both sides where there's audio present, it causes an ugly dropout in the audio, which will likely be permanent if the splicing tape is removed. Thirdly, over time, adhesive can squeeze out of the ends if the splicing tape - why risk exposing your tape heads to that? There's a reason audio professionals only EVER tape the underside of the tape on any splice. And I just gave you three of them.
+Steve Knight It isn't always leader tape. Someone could find this video while looking for info on how to make a proper splice. The other two reasons I gave still apply, and they should be enough.
I'm sure I've seen tape loops available on eBay. Pretty sure, anyway. If you make your own loops, you absolutely want to grab a roll of new, high quality splicing tape (also available on eBay), as that splice will go through much heavier use on a loop than it ever would on a reel. You'll probably want modern tape, too - the old stuff breaks easily. Grab a 5" or 7" reel with the shortest time you can find (shorter time means thicker, more durable tape stock).
