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re-lube cassette tape

Discussion in 'Cassettes' started by Reflex85, May 30, 2017.

  1. Reflex85

    Reflex85 Member

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    Is there a way to re-lube the tape? I suspect that its going to be the only way I can get rid of the tape squealing on my Dokken cassette. Its definitely not the machine, its the cassette.

    I was thinking that I could maybe put a little coconut oil on the pinch roller, let it seep in and just let it lube the tape as it passed through. Probably wouldn't be bad for the roller since it need some lube too.

    what do you guys think?
     
    Reflex85, May 30, 2017
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  2. Helaba

    Helaba Active Member

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    I do not think Thats a clever solution!
     
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  3. TooCooL4

    TooCooL4 Well-Known Member

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    Change the sheets that sandwich the tape it may help.
    Tape exploding view.png
     
    TooCooL4, May 30, 2017
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    Command8 and cmarti like this.
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    cmarti New Member

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    Changing the housing will take care of that
     
    cmarti, May 30, 2017
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  5. Boodokhan

    Boodokhan Well-Known Member

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    When i get this issue a simple solution always help me

    try to tap the cassette on a hard surface a few times to loosen the tape
     
    Boodokhan, May 31, 2017
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  6. Helaba

    Helaba Active Member

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    Thats what i call " tap dancing?":)
     
    Helaba, May 31, 2017
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