David Nebenzahl wrote:
Robert J. Mathes spake thus:

I have a couple of 4x5 film holders where the black clothe-like tape that
allows the bottom of the holder to swing open has torn and needs to be
replaced. I'm hoping someone can guide me to a source where I can buy
this
tape to repair these holders. Thanks.


If you can get ahold of the old black cloth electrician's tape, this
will work admirably. Dunno where to get it--is it even still available?
Maybe 2nd-hand stores.

You can also glue any kind of black fabric over the edge, using Elmer's
or equivalent if it's a wooden holder. It needn't be light-tight;
there's a light trap in the little door.



Bicycle stores ought to stock black cloth tape. It's used for wrapping
racing bike handlebars. I bought some recently.

Matt