[GreenKeys] Model 14 Reperf

[Curt Nixon]

You can get nitrile, rubber, buna N whatever rubber sheet in a variety 
of durometers (resilience) at McMaster Carr.  Probably easier to get the 
real thing to.

On 10/11/18 1:12 AM, Richard Knoppow wrote:
>    I don't know what these look like but if its a flat rubber part you 
> may be able to small flat rubber sheets in the plumbing supply stuff 
> at a hardware store. Moderately thick, maybe 1/8th inch. Might be 
> easier to cut one from the sheet than to carve one from a rubber stopper.
>
> On 10/10/2018 9:08 PM, Nick wrote:
>> I had the exact problem. Went to my local hardware store and 
>> purchased a small rubber stopper (about $1.50) and slowly carved a 
>> new, tiny block for my 14 printing reperf. Worked perfectly.
>>
>> Nick  -  N0NCQ
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
>>
>>
>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Nick Tusa <nick.tusa at tusaconsulting.com>
>> Date: 10/10/18 11:22 PM (GMT-05:00)
>> To: greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [GreenKeys] Model 14 Reperf
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I have been restoring a Model 14 typing reperf and have a question 
>> that has no doubt been answered a zillion times.  I’m new to 
>> Greenkeys and don’t yet understand how to effectively search past 
>> postings.  The reperf itself works fine, except the type hammers are 
>> not making legible printing on the tape.  The ribbon is new and 
>> freshly reinked (judging  by the amount of ink absorbed by this OMs 
>> finger tips).  Current assessment is that the small, round platen has 
>> been beaten into near oblivion after decades of use.  So, what have 
>> you guys used to replace a worn M14 platen?  It is rather small in 
>> diameter and apparently was of a fairly resilient material.  All 
>> suggestions are appreciated.
>>
>> 73  Nick  K5EF
>>
>>
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