[rescue] Bulk Eraser suggestions?

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From: Patrick Finnegan <pat at computer-refuge.org>
> On Tuesday 25 July 2006 13:02, Don Y wrote:
> > Bill Bradford wrote:
> > > I need to, as cheaply as possible, borrow/rent/buy a bulk eraser
> > > that will handle (few hundred) 8mm DAT and (20-30) DLT-III tapes,
> > > letting us get them done in an afternoon (e.g., continuous duty
> > > cycle).
> >
> > Hmmm... I have a handheld unit that works quite well
> > (about half the height of a 28oz can of tomato puree).
> > DLT, VHS, QIC, other "cartridge tapes" just take a few
> > seconds to "wipe" clean.
> 
> On another note, if you're just trying to destroy (not reuse) the media, 
> why don't you do what <some particular person who works for Purdue> 
> would do, and buy yourself some LOX from the local welding supply 
> company, douse them in that, and toss (from about 20ft away) a "spark" 
> on the pile? *
> 
> Failing that, thermite would probably work fairly well.
> 
> * Don't try this at home, kids.
> 
> Pat

How about a lower tech solution?  Liquid nitrogen and a hard wall.

Bob