[78-L] testing-1-2-3

[Malcolm]

Thanks for the reply and ideas, Rodger.
I have given thought to building a unit that cleans the VHS tape from an 
old VCR - stripping everything out but the tape path mechanics and 
installing some kind of removable pads which I could either run dry or 
wet (thus the "cannibalized" remark in my original post) - but have yet 
to do so. Unfortunately finding a true tape cleaner, not a tape _path_ 
cleaner, which can remove gunk from the tape, had been a futile search. 
But there were dual purpose rewinders/cleaners out there once upon a 
time. Seemingly, no more!
And you're right about the cartridge - just like a cassette kinda. Doing 
away with that and allowing the tape spools to be put into a nice 
reusable metal cart that could be cleaned after each use would be the 
way to go. That way everything stays clean.
Once I get the tape clean I would immediately transfer the vids to 
computer to DVD and toss the tape.
Unfortunately the US is seemingly one of the only countries in the world 
that doesn't still use audio cassettes and VHS or NAB carts to trade 
material. The Netherlands? Japan?? Probably like us. Too close to the 
cutting edge of current technology to care about or use obsolete gear 
and formats.
  VCRs and carts got complicated had too many components. And too many 
components generally means too many screw ups to go with them.
Sigh.
Thanks again for your interest!
Best,
Malcolm

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On 1/19/2020 8:46 AM, Rodger J Holtin wrote:
> Malcom,
>
> It may be that your inquiry about VHS tapes put a chill on the 78rpm
> proceedings.  :-)
>
> Guessing nobody had a good answer for you.  Wish I did.
>
> I have a deal with a friend of mine in the next town - I transfer records,
> reels and audio cassettes, and he does the video tape stuff.  I scored a
> still-in-the-box rewinder at Goodwill a few months ago and gave it to him.
>
> If I was more of a techie than I am, I would love to build a tape transport
> for audio and VHS cassettes that would allow the user to remove the tape
> from the problematic plastic cartridge that hides the tape from the users
> watchful view while playing, rewinding etc.  My friend has toyed with the
> idea but hasn't done it yet.
>
> It seems to me that's the only way to get the tape clean.  As long as it's
> still hidden in that black box, it's probably holding more hidden dirt and
> dust bunnies.  Oh, to chuck the cassette and keep the tape.
>
> I'm sure somebody has built one, but like the Archeophone, it costs more
> than my car.
>
> Rodger Holtin
> 78-L Member Since MCMXCVIII
>
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com
> [mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of Malcolm
> Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 10:26 AM
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>
> That's possible. It is, of course, winter.
> It's even cold here this morning!
> Mal
>
> *******
>
> On 1/18/2020 11:01 PM, Taylor Bowie wrote:
>> Maybe no messages have been sent?
>>
>> Taylor B.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> Am I still here? Been getting no messages lately.
>> Mal
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