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Current availability of replacement Microdrive faam/felt?
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 5:55 pm
by stephen_usher
Does anyone have a pointer to a source for a suitable replacement foam/felt for Microdrive cartridges?
Some time ago I obtained some 8 track self-adhesive felt but it wasn't dense enough so that when it was cut into the required 4mm x 2mm x 4mm block it just fell apart.
Re: Current availability of replacement Microdrive faam/felt?
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:25 pm
by dex
Re: Current availability of replacement Microdrive faam/felt?
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:27 pm
by olifink
stephen_usher wrote:Does anyone have a pointer to a source for a suitable replacement foam/felt for Microdrive cartridges?
I'm using these
https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Track-Tape-R ... 2762966703 - I've refelted over 60 cartridges now and so far they are holding up nicely. My only issue is the shipping cost…
Re: Current availability of replacement Microdrive faam/felt?
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:14 pm
by stephen_usher
olifink wrote:stephen_usher wrote:Does anyone have a pointer to a source for a suitable replacement foam/felt for Microdrive cartridges?
I'm using these
https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Track-Tape-R ... 2762966703 - I've refelted over 60 cartridges now and so far they are holding up nicely. My only issue is the shipping cost…
I think that's the stuff I go, but it disintegrates when cut small enough.
Re: Current availability of replacement Microdrive faam/felt?
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:28 pm
by olifink
hmm. mine are holding up fine. I'm using a super sharp hobby cutter and board and do slightly larger pieces 3x4mm. they work fine here and are only slightly fuzzy around the edges
Re: Current availability of replacement Microdrive faam/felt?
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:43 pm
by Dave
I used to have large supplies of the correct felt, supplied by 3M/Oracal. Unfortunately, I only have very little left now, just enough for personal use. They no longer have any stock of it and doesn't plan to make any more.
8 track felts are suitable, but they are difficult to work with. They should be cut with a new scalpel blade, and when cut they should be warm and humid. If they are too cold or too dry, they will be very flaky/powdery when cut.