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Magnetic Tape
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:15 pm
by dusty
for the front rail of a Model 520.
The magnetic tape no longer loads the steel rule secure to the tape. Has anyone replaced that magnetic strip and if so to what level of success.?
I assume it is attached by some sort of self adhesive. I don't want to scrap it off until I have a repair method.
Re: Magnetic Tape
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:28 pm
by jsburger
dusty wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:15 pm
for the front rail of a Model 520.
The magnetic tape no longer loads the steel rule secure to the tape. Has anyone replaced that magnetic strip and if so to what level of success.?
I assume it is attached by some sort of self adhesive. I don't want to scrap it off until I have a repair method.
How wide is the SS strip? I am not in the shop to measure. Amazon and Home Depot have self adhesive strip but the narrowest I have seen is 1/2". Memory says the SS strip may be slightly under 1/2".
Re: Magnetic Tape
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:35 pm
by dusty
The magnetic tape is 3/8" wide as is the shallow groove that it rides in. The steel tape is 1/2" wide which is part of the reason that it is so easily and accidentally removed.
Re: Magnetic Tape
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:51 pm
by jsburger
dusty wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:35 pm
The magnetic tape is 3/8" wide as is the shallow groove that it rides in. The steel tape is 1/2" wide which is part of the reason that it is so easily and accidentally removed.
Yes, I thought the magnetic strip was about 3/8" wide. Amazon has it but it is a 100' roll for $36. Probably a decent price but you don't need 100'.
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Magnetics ... B019EQB0EU