[GreenKeys] Hardened 33 platen?

[Pete Lancashire]

I've used Ames before, about 15 years ago I restored an old Burroughs
1904 class 1 adding machine and
they redid the platen for me. Got what I asked for. No doubt the cost
has gone up.

http://www.amessupply.com/roller1.cfm

On Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 9:56 AM, Richard Knoppow
<1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charles" <charlesmorris800 at centurytel.net>
> To: <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 9:08 AM
> Subject: [GreenKeys] Hardened 33 platen?
>
>
>> On one of my ASR33's the platen is so hard and smooth that
>> I am
>> not getting proper line feed when it advances. There
>> appears to be
>> adequate spring pressure from the little roller that holds
>> the
>> paper against the platen, and adding finger pressure does
>> not
>> help.
>> Is there anything I can apply to the rubber to get it to
>> soften
>> just the right amount without making a gooey mess, or is
>> the only
>> cure a new one...
>> thanks
>> Charles
>
>     I think this is the same as replacing platens on old
> typewriters. There are still some service people who offer
> this service. I can't personally vouch for any of them.
>     One found on a Google search is:
> http://debarth.org/platens.htm
>
> Another source is:
> Ames Supply Company carries a complete line of tools, parts,
> and supplies for modern office equipment. Of interest to the
> collector will be the selection of cleaning solvents and
> fabric ribbons. Ames also offers platen recovering service.
> Contact: Ames Supply Company, 2537 Curtiss Street, Downers
> Grove, IL 60515, Telephone: (630) 964-2440, Fax Line: (630)
> 964-0497, Order Toll Free: (800) 848-8780.
>
> Ames is a very old company and is reportedly where other
> typewriter service people send their platens to be
> recovered. I understand that Ames has recently increased
> their prices and reduced the available rollers but I think
> is worth a try.
>
> Also, there are some rubber cleaners that are recommended on
> the typewriter sites, one is Fedron which can be found at:
>
> http://www.teeveesupply.com/product_pages/chemicals/fedron.htm
>
> this is supposed to soften up the rubber without damaging
> it.
>  A google search finds another rubber rejuvinator at:
>
> http://www.precisionroller.com/specific_products.php?category=60&step=2
>
> Perhaps this will help. A Teletype platen should not be much
> different than a typewriter platen.
>
>
> --
> Richard Knoppow
> Los Angeles
> WB6KBL
> dickburk at ix.netcom.com
>
>
>
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