Pretty easy to make PPT yourself; Google 'DIY Paper Tape'. On Sat, Jun 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM ben via cctalk <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 2025-06-21 1:18 p.m., Wayne S via cctalk wrote: > > Actual oiled paper tape that meets specs is difficult to make. > > You need a thick stock and the tape is impregnated with oil to lubricate > the punch mechanism. > > The actual specs for it is available on Bitsavers. > > > > That said, old, unused paper tape seems to becoming more available on > ebay as people discover it in garage sales and put it up for resale. If you > are going to punch and reuse the tape a few times, then mylar tape is > usable, but it will dull your punch bits. > > > Lack of paper tape is was why I was asking about a replacement. > The same goes for TTY replacement. >
