[sdiy] Mag tape splicing tape Q

[Gene Stopp]

Hello DIY peoples,

My humblest apologies for the slightly OT nature of this question but I'll
betcha somebody in this most erudite crowd can be of some help...

My bench in the garage sees a fairly diverse roster of goodies over the
years and right now it is hosting a mostly disemboweled Chamblerin Rhythmate
model 20. At least I think it's a 20, I'd welcome pointers in that
direction... but I digress. My question is about where to get mag tape
splicing tape, and what is so special about it anyway. Is there anything
special about it? Would Scotch Tape work just as well? How about clear
shipping-dock packing tape?

This machine uses loops of 3/8" tapes, quantity 14. The loops are a couple
feet long each, diagonal-cut mated ends with white splice tape on the
non-head-contact side. The replacement tapes (presumably new) were provided
on a cardboard roll, ends already cut, waiting to be taped together. For
space echos and such I've had pretty good luck with strong clear tape (the
packing type) but this machine will be going back to its rightful owner
after the restoration and I want to do it *right*. One splice in a space
echo that never leaves home is one thing - 14 of them on a stage somewhere
is another!

Restoration progress so far - motor has rubber wheel that drives aluminium
flywheel on the capstan. Rubber grommet motor mounts rotted, motor fell
against flywheel, stopped turning, burned out. Made new grommets, found
burned winding in motor and repaired, re-mounted motor, now it's working and
just needs new tapes.

I will now do a google search but I wanted to throw this out to the dogs as
well. :)

Best Regards,

- Gene