[CW] Worn Out Keys?

[D.J.J. Ring, Jr.]

Hello Karl,

I've just seen some railroad used Vibroplex keys from the 1910's that have
worn the bearings nicely polished and round.

I've seen some dirty ball bearings that attracted dust and perhaps other
gritty substances, I've seen keys (especially Vibroplex keys) with lots of
yellow nicotine on them.  Formula 409 works great on nicotine yellowed keys.

73

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On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 9:03 AM, Karl Zuk <karlzuk at hotmail.com> wrote:

>  In all my days, I don't think I have ever seen any type of key or paddle
> that was literally worn out.
>
> We have all seen physical damage by dropping, especially broken plastic
> parts.
> That kind of abuse doesn't count.
>
> Has anyone ever had to retire a key due to long use?
> I'm still trying to wear out mine!
>
> My two long-time favorites are basic:
> Navy Sparkproofs with their black mushroom knobs and the basic Ameco K-4
> with shorting bar.
>
> I would be very curious to hear your stories.
>
> Many thanks, Karl Zuk  N2KZ
>
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