Item Category: Vintage Electronics

Splicing Block Kit for 8MM Video Tape NEW! YELLOW Finally, an 8MM Splicing Block Kit! Includes one TME® 8MM Splicing BlockIncludes Four 4″ Strips of 1/2″ Wide Splicing Tape (not shown)– Enough for around 45 Splices Includes one GEM® Triple Facet Cut Media Blade Includes InstructionsMade in USA There’s an awful lot of 8MM videocassettes out there, and there’s also a lot of them needing repair. TME® has engineered a new polymer splicing kit, just for the purpose. You may wonder, why yellow? We found a yellow block makes it far easier to see any gaps in your video splice. Gaps would mean the adhesive would be exposed in the gap to the heads, which is very bad for spinning video heads. It’s critical to avoid gaps. If you’ve ever tried to repair an 8MM video tape without a splicing block, you’ll really appreciate this kit! Rather than trying to tape the ends down on a table, per included photo instructions, simply gently lay the tape into the center groove of the block, overlay the ends slightly, cut carefully with the included blade, cut a small piece of the included splicing tape, trim the side edges if needed, and you’re all set to go. (More detailed photo instructions are included.) The 8MM block is polished to help in keeping the block clean. Please keep it free of finger oils and dirt. Your video deck will appreciate it. The polymer material used to make this block will not chip, warp, or especially corrode like non anodized basement grade aluminum blocks on the market. This is especially critical with video tape, because even the smallest amount of aluminum oxide (corroded aluminum) can destroy the video heads in quick order. They make sand paper out of that stuff! Note: This kit is ONLY for 8MM video cassette tape. This kit is NOT for audio cassettes, open reel tape, VHS cassettes, or any other tape that is not 8MM wide. Please be sure of what you are ordering and make sure you need an 8MM block!