[GreenKeys] Teletype ribbon reverse

[Richard M. Gillingham]

Well, sometimes the eyelet fell out, and we just tied a knot in the ribbon. 
Sloppy, but it worked.
Gil, W1RG

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Knoppow" <1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com>
To: <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 2:55 PM
Subject: [GreenKeys] Teletype ribbon reverse


>     I am not very experienced with Teletype machines.  What sort of ribbon 
> reverse mechanism do they use?   Some typewriters require the ribbon to 
> have an eyelet at each end to operate the reversing lever and some rely on 
> increased tension on the ribbon as it comes to the end.  The latter 
> require the ribbon to be fixed firmly to the spools.  Since ribbons come 
> both ways its important to know if you are shopping for replacements.
>
>
> --
> Richard Knoppow
> Los Angeles
> WB6KBL
> dickburk at ix.netcom.com
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