Plastic bags for reels?

[cjacek]

Does anyone have a source (or solution) for plastic bags for 1/2" tapes? I bought a couple of pancakes and mounted them on empty ampex reels (took off the '86 tape) but I don't have nicely fitting plastic bags to put these in, before placing into the box. Any suggestions are welcome!

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[_DK]

Any clean medium sized plastic bag from a local store should do the job

 

[matthewmilner]

If you don't mind buying in bulk you can check out uline.com. they stock thousands of sizes and styles of poly bags. you can probably pick up a lifetime supply (1000) for about 40 bucks.

 

[cjacek]

Thanks guys. Maybe I'll do something like this:
http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/detail.asp?cat=2&subcat=593&product_id=sxtr10

..but I wonder if it'll be OK for 1/2" reels, especially noting that it needs to sit on that raised hub in the box. This might not allow the plastic to totally surround the reel..... I dunno ..... .

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[jjones1700]

Thanks guys. Maybe I'll do something like this:
http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/detail.asp?cat=2&subcat=593&product_id=sxtr10

..but I wonder if it'll be OK for 1/2" reels, especially noting that it needs to sit on that raised hub in the box. This might not allow the plastic to totally surround the reel..... I dunno ..... .

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You can always just wrap the box vs rapping the reel itself.

 

[cjacek]

You can always just wrap the box vs rapping the reel itself.

Hehe That's actually what I've considered too but I don't want any box, cardboard shedding (from the inside) to come in contact with the tape.

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[cjacek]

Heck, I think I'll just go to my local grocery store and see if they have those big sandwich plastic bags or maybe small garbage bags.

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