You answered the question I always wanted to know.

Same goes with reel-to-reel audio tapes, VHS, Betamax and cassette tapes for using baking methods.

I also think that baking removes the moisture from the binder, and the heat makes the binder adhere better to the carrier film

It's so hot down there, can't you just leave them out in the garage?😆

When describing the process to a first time customer I say dehydrating or dehydration, because some people not in the business immediately think that you are putting the tapes in an oven at 350 for 4 hours :)

Those Ampex tapes aren't backcoated. That should make it easier to work with them.

Your videos would be a lot better if you'd get your wife to hold the camera. Oh wait - she left you, right?