Help me find music about sexin' up Superheroes! I'm running an event based on Yoe's "Secret Identity" and I need background music that references a bunch of things and/.or sounds like something The Silk Specter would enjoy. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Nov 2, 2009 - 25 answers

Help me divide a sheet of paper equally with tape, please! [more inside]
posted by dpcoffin on Oct 3, 2009 - 7 answers

Best way to get duct tape residue off windows, and how to hold broken car windows up? [more inside]
posted by nmaster64 on Sep 16, 2009 - 14 answers

RedGreenShowFilter: I've got a bunch of crisp paperback romance novels I've scavenged from dumpsters around town, and I'd rather turn them into something than read or try selling them. What can I build using them? I'm thinking clear box tape instead of duct, so the corny covers will still be visible. Bonus points for something handy. [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Sep 8, 2009 - 15 answers

What technique and supplies are used to print on cotton tape/ribbon? [more inside]
posted by Ugh on Aug 9, 2009 - 1 answer

My husband found a long-lost mix tape of electronica-y music from high school (c. 1986), and has always wanted to know what one of the (unlabelled) tracks is. [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn on Jun 8, 2009 - 2 answers

Why the heck does plastic packing tape smell like vinegar? [more inside]
posted by rawredmeat on May 26, 2009 - 7 answers

I've become fascinated with Masking Tape Poems found on the streets of San Francisco, and feel sure that there must be more documentation - some alternative weekly article, blog post, art historian musings, etc. - out there that I'm missing through my lame googlefu skills. Looking for links, photos, or "oh yeah I've seen that and heard..." information. [more inside]
posted by batgrlHG on May 23, 2009 - 4 answers

Removing stubborn masking tape from aluminum? [more inside]
posted by mosk on Apr 17, 2009 - 15 answers

Biggie Smalls' demo tape info request: link to blog with mp3s from a secret, early demo tape where he's rapping over other artists' early tracks for the purposes of demonstrating flow, and whereby said artists would emulate his delivery? [more inside]
posted by herrdoktor on Mar 25, 2009 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend a good adhesive tape for an automobile dashboard? [more inside]
posted by paxton on Mar 21, 2009 - 5 answers

Putting a MacBook Pro (2.33GHz Core 2 Duo) back together--what's that black tape? And how to put it back together? [more inside]
posted by monkey85 on Feb 8, 2009 - 3 answers

Mixtape Mission: What's your favourite song right now? [more inside]
posted by heavenstobetsy on Jan 25, 2009 - 99 answers

Audio Cassette Tapes. VHS tapes. 1/4" Reel-to-Reel tapes. If it's magnetic and stringy and housed in plastic casing, I have it. Quite a few boxes. A few shrink wrapped, some new in box, many more used. Besides craigslist -> free, does anyone have a use for my deprecated media? [more inside]
posted by cavalier on Dec 15, 2008 - 11 answers

I need intelligent hiphop/rap with good beats. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Dec 4, 2008 - 69 answers

I need tunes! Please help me hack* my car's stereo. [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Nov 25, 2008 - 5 answers

does the double sided tape from shrink plastic window insulation kits come off a painted wood window frame all the way without peeling the paint?
posted by let444 on Nov 22, 2008 - 7 answers

Is the vinyl tape on my flashlight exhibiting anomalous rheology? [more inside]
posted by Tube on Oct 17, 2008 - 5 answers

What is going wrong when I try to record tapes from CD? Regardless of circumstance, the cassettes go weird near the ends of each side. [more inside]
posted by punchdrunkhistory on Aug 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Audio experimentation: How do I wire up these tape heads? [more inside]
posted by godawful on Aug 14, 2008 - 2 answers

What are some exceptionally well-performed audiobooks? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Jul 7, 2008 - 80 answers

I have a gear question... what kind of software do ethereal electronic semi-improv bands use? I'm thinking, for instance, of tape... [more inside]
posted by MrMisterio on Jul 3, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can I buy books on _tape_ in Sacramento?
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Jun 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I'd like to transfer several hours of audio from old cassette tapes to CD for my mom and to iPod for me. Of course if I can get them to CD I can take it from there. [more inside]
posted by dawson on May 16, 2008 - 10 answers

I chew on staples, paper clips, and scotch tape. Am I going to die? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 28, 2008 - 22 answers

If I buy an oversized item at Target (i.e. a box of Milkbones or a pack of toilet paper), the cashier will slap on a very strong, heavy-duty strap with the red Target logo on it. It's almost like duct tape, except stronger and the sticky portion is only on each opposite end. What is this stuff called, and where can I buy a generic equivalent?
posted by invisible ink on Apr 24, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I get brown packing tape off a refrigerator? [more inside]
posted by tinkertown on Apr 17, 2008 - 20 answers

What materials should I use for labelling the spines of my books? [more inside]
posted by Flunkie on Apr 13, 2008 - 3 answers

Anyone have a sample written, formal (corporate) backup procedure? [more inside]
posted by VeniceGlass on Mar 6, 2008 - 6 answers

How does one eject a stuck DAT Tape? [more inside]
posted by chuckdarwin on Dec 19, 2007 - 3 answers

How do I prevent an old video tape from sticking? [more inside]
posted by mbarryf on Dec 15, 2007 - 1 answer

I am looking to buy empty LTO Ultrium clamshell cases like this one. I found one place, but the website is very dodgy with popups, etc. Anybody know of a good source for these?
posted by everichon on Oct 11, 2007 - 4 answers

How do I get files from this old backup? [more inside]
posted by Calibandage on Oct 9, 2007 - 7 answers

I recently acquired an older reel-to-reel tape recorder, and it works fine except for inconsistent tape speed. I recorded a test tone and it plays back at a varying pitch. Can this be fixed, or should I put it out with the trash tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by waxboy on Oct 8, 2007 - 13 answers

How to removal medical tape without pain? [more inside]
posted by unceman on Aug 14, 2007 - 20 answers

I need to wrap a bicycle frame with a specifically colored tape. [more inside]
posted by wfrgms on May 25, 2007 - 6 answers

I have a Tascam Porta05 Ministudio that's at least 10 years old. I powered it up a few weeks ago to play some old tapes and noticed that it's frozen into the "play" position. [more inside]
posted by chococat on Mar 6, 2007 - 2 answers

I have a simple Sony reel-to-reel tape deck from the 1960's that I'd like to install a speed control on. Since I have no electronics skills, can anyone here recommend an ace 'circuit bender' in the Los Angeles area? Thanks :)
posted by starscream on Mar 1, 2007 - 3 answers

We have been doing tape backups of our server at work for about 4 years. Now one of the backup tapes is stuck in the drive and I can't for the life of me figure out how to get it out again! [more inside]
posted by gemmy on Feb 27, 2007 - 5 answers

What is the nature of adhesives in adhesive tape? I have a regional bigwig who suggests that our use of double-faced tape should be discontinued because the adhesive contains sugars that might host bacteria. These tapes anchor seasonal / promotional tags to regular food service signage.
posted by namret on Feb 19, 2007 - 10 answers

I have a beautiful velvet blazer. While teaching today, a piece of duct tape got stuck to it (I don't know how). When I try to peel it off, it totally screws up the finish (the little fibers come with). How do I get the duct tape off the velvet?
posted by rbs on Jan 23, 2007 - 18 answers

I greatly enjoy the Writers' Digest new-member offers I get every so often. Are there any other book-club (or CD, etc) memberships that don't have a processing charge? [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold on Jan 22, 2007 - 2 answers

highly interesting question! 3M 810 tape. is it polypropelene or maybe acetate? or is acetate just the base for the adhesive? what is the thickness of the tape? thanks
posted by edtut on Jan 14, 2007 - 3 answers

When I was a kid, I absolutely loved this one ABBA tape my mother owned. Problem is, I don't know which one I was listening to. I do remember what color it was, though. [more inside]
posted by limeonaire on Jan 9, 2007 - 9 answers

I have an audio cassette tape which has been waterlogged and soaked in dirt for over 10 years. What are my options for respooling/fixing the tape with its contents intact? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Dec 26, 2006 - 12 answers

An old, copied cassette of brass music needs your help: what band is this? [more inside]
posted by Milkman Dan on Nov 16, 2006 - 4 answers

Looking for some suggestions for a computerized tape-library system. If not tapes, a system that we can adapt to keep track of tapes. [more inside]
posted by donguanella on Nov 7, 2006 - 6 answers

What is the name of the sound at the start of cassette tapes and where can I find one online?
posted by Old Man Wilson on Oct 26, 2006 - 7 answers

DIY grafting tape? [more inside]
posted by Tryptophan-5ht on Oct 15, 2006 - 2 answers

So, I have 13"x21" of paper, two metres of sticky tape and a paperclip. What is the strongest free-standing structure that I can make? [more inside]
posted by PuGZ on Oct 9, 2006 - 20 answers