Using the chamois swab remove any deposits and dirt from the drum surface. Move the heads out of the way (seen in the photo on the left). With a sharp pick plow any deposits away that have may have accumulated in the drum rail. It is the machined ramp that the lower edge of the tape travels in. To go to the next step click here. To go back to the previous panel click here. For more information on the video heads and drum, open the link: Video drum.