Well I've just ordered a new tape frame with tapes and I was thinking of getting some new tapes for the old frame, but that really sounds way too exhausting and I am sure my wife would object. I don't think the cats would be too impressed either.
It's easy to replace tapes. Pulling through takes about 90 minutes. Starting with an empty frame takes the same or less.
Tools for pulling through.
1. beer∗
2. screwdriver
3. scissors
4. tapes
5. back brace
Tools necessary for loading an empty frame
1. Scotch∗
2. screwdriver
3. scissors
4. tapes
5. tape insertion tool∗∗
6. back brace
∗ this tool can often slows the process to two or three days.
∗∗ there really is a neat little tool that you can make that makes this method very easy.
and no, your dick wont work.
Frank
PS. Martin is correct, always demag first. Also, there is a difference between using your tool and playing with it. Stay focused.