[GreenKeys] Paper tape retainer/cover for 3/8 Tape Printer

John Spigel w1an.dxusa at gmail.com
Wed Sep 9 23:12:35 EDT 2026


I have a museum Teletype (14) Bell System BR type bar tape printer all 
cleaned up and working. Date inside cover is 1932 and it has the 
financial pallets and KB. It's missing the cover/tape reel retainer for 
the 3/8" tape and whatever reel accessories might have been in there. 
Bulletin 1028 on page 10 only shows a couple style choices, but no 
reference to 3/8 tape and page 18 cited in the footnote is missing. I 
tried to see if a 9-1/4" tape cover from a Model 19 fits and it does 
perfectly, so functionally/cosmetically that would work if I had an 
extra. Like on the 19 I would believe some other parts to secure the 
tape from unravelling uncontrollably might be needed. Not much space in 
there. Any photos suggestions?

73, John W1AN


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