[Elecraft] Semi-Auto (Bug) key Dot Stabilizer Update

[Jim's Desktop]

Bug Dot Stabilizer, August 2014 update:

I currently make "Dot Stabilizers" (a T.R. McElroy invention from the 
1930's - see www.artifaxbooks.com/dotstabilizer.htm for history & 
theory) for the Vibroplex, Speed-X and McElroy keys having the round 
pendulum and bugs with the flat pendulum, such as the Vibroplex 
Lightning Bug, Champion and WW2 military J-36 bugs (including the Lionel 
models) which are based on the Lightning Bug design. I can customize 
them for other bugs such as the Japanese Hi Mound ("Coffin") bug, 
European made (metric sizes) bugs, etc. as long as you can supply me 
with the diameter (round) or thickness (flat) of the pendulum and a 
sharply focused digital photo of the actual bug you want it for. There 
is no extra charge for this customization as it stands right now.

They can be made out of either aluminum or brass. They mount to the arm 
with a socket head set screw and the proper Allen wrench is included 
along with a printed set of instructions explaining installation and 
proper adjustment. Also, they are made entirely by hand so there may be 
slight differences between each one (won't affect the operation at all). 
I recommend the aluminum ones as they are lighter and don't affect the 
top speed of the bug as much as the brass ones do.

The prices are $20 post paid for the aluminum and $25 for the brass ones 
to U.S. customers. I was charging $20 for either aluminum or brass, but 
I've run out of surplus brass and had to buy some at current new brass 
prices which are considerably higher than what I had to pay for the 
surplus stock.  Internationally, they are $35 for Aluminum and $40 (U.S. 
Funds) for the brass ones.  They will be sent "International First 
Class" mail.

If you decide to order one or more, I will need the make/model of the 
bug(s) you want stabilizers for, whether they are "left" or "right" 
handed (the bug, not you) and be sure to include your mailing address as 
well.
The preferred method of payment is Pay Pal and my PP address is:   
w0eb at cox.net .  For International customers I'll only accept payment by 
PayPal.  I will take personal checks or USPS money orders from U.S. 
domestic customers, made out to Aubrey J. Sheldon,  sent to my QRZ 
mailing address.

I'll be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Jim Sheldon - W0EB
2029 East Evanston Dr.
Park City, KS 67219-1618