Tools for Open Reel Tapes

Updated March 30, 2026

Tape Pack Calculator
Tape Pack Calculator is a simple program for determining the length of tape based on the measurements of the physical dimensions of the tape and the tape pack on a reel. Click on the thumbnail images to view full sized screen shots of the program. Final Version! Download version 3.0 (25 Mar 2012) Download Visual Basic 6.0 Source Code

Tape Length Timer
Tape Length Timer will keep a running total of the length in feet of tape that passes every second. Click on the thumbnail images to view full sized screen shots of the program. Final Version! Download version 0.4 (1 Mar 2002) Download Visual Basic 6.0 Source Code

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