[GreenKeys] Dry ribbons

[Richard Knoppow]

    Couldn't remember the name when I posted before. I use Baco 
Ribbons. She sells very good ribbons and sells bulk ribbons.
Baco Ribbon.  Call Charlene at 314-835-9300
     She doesn't have a web presence.
     Not sure of the best type of ribbon, probably Nylon, they 
are as sharp as silk and mechanically long lasting. For plain 
typewriters I use cotton because they are darker than any other 
but don't wear as well.
    I have heard but never tried resuscitating dried out ribbons 
with WD-40. Might work on ribbons that are dried out but not worn 
out. IMO its better to get some bulk ribbon and respool.

On 3/22/2022 1:53 PM, John, W9DDD wrote:
> It's been maybe 3 years since I returned to heavy metal.  During 
> the time I was searching for my 1st KSR, I spent a lot of time 
> reviewing the RTTY Journal archives as a refresher course.  Other 
> than maybe a mention of the kit for the 15 that replaced part of 
> the standard ribbon mechanism with a re-inking device, I don't 
> recall seeing other options for restoring a ribbon.
> 
> I now find myself with about 10 sets of dried out ribbons (which 
> represents 20 metal spools).  Some of them were still in the 
> cellophane wrap, which fell apart with opening.  I'm thinking, no 
> ink, but fabric should be fine it I can get some ink on them.
> 
> 
> So far no good ideas have emerged. The only somewhat effective 
> methods have been labor intensive.  The 15 kit used a cylindrical 
> ink reservoir which had a felt wick wrapped around it. There were 
> small holes in the ink reservoir which kept the wick supplied 
> with ink.  I'm looking for something that's kind of automatic.  
> Was there ever a re-inker kit for the 28?
> 
> Any ideas or suggestions?
> 
> BTW none of the dry ribbons were from Jim, his are great.  I'm 
> just thinking that he doesn't have an endless supply and ebay etc 
> is sometimes a crap shot.
> 

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Richard Knoppow
1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com
WB6KBL