[CW] Begali Sideswipers

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

I'm not using a Begali Sideswiper, but I had a chance to use the Begali
Sculputure Swing, and it's just got the feel that I want in a sideswiper.
It has the best of the stiff lever action of the Vibroplex and the Bunnell
Double Speed Key (which probably is the best sideswiper going, but I DO
like the feel of the flex in a hacksaw blade) and it has the flex feeling
of a hacksaw blade also.

http://www.i2rtf.com/sculpture-swing.html

Cost enough, $518.63 at today's EUR to USD rates, I don't know if this
includes VAT which we are exempt from.
Unlike with paddles or straight keys, you want the contact closure in a
cootie key to be soft. You see the elaborate sliding contact assembly at
the back of the key - changing its position determines how stiff the long
needle arm feels.  At the front you see concentric spring-loaded stops and
a cam which determine the center position and the magnetic return force.
When you move the long lever the concentric stop will be compressed, and
eventually the gold plated ball on the needle arm will touch the contact in
the contact post without abruptly stopping your movement.  This is a key
for specialists with a “feel” and hand movements which are unlike any other
key - but once you have mastered it, it will provide the satisfaction of a
high-speed key that does not need an electronic keyer.

73

DR
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