How to Splice Video Tape

Clean you hands, your work area and your tools thoroughly before attempting to splice the tape. According to aes.org, cleanliness is a critical component to a successful splice.

Demagnetize your razor by striking it on a strong magnetic surface in a random fashion.

Cut your splicing tape so it is the exact same width as the video tape you intend to splice. Place a section of the cut splicing tape off to the side but in an area where you can easily grab it.

Lay the video tape you intend to splice onto your splicing board. Be careful not to pull the tape too hard; you could stretch it.

Use the sharp, demagnetized razor blade to cut the tape at the angle provided by the splicing board's cutting slot.

Take the splicing tape you cut to size in #tep 3 and place it carefully onto your razor. Using your razor as a holder, set the splicing tape across the cut portion of the tape.

Align the video tape you intend to splice onto the cut video tape. Then, using your fingernail, push the tape onto the video tape so the cut video tape and the new video tape are touching. Slide your fingernail over the tape to remove bubbles.