[GreenKeys] Model 14 Typing Reperforator questions

[Jack]

I mentioned to Derek that I have replaced that 14 platen with a
piece of 1/4 inch wood dowel. Worked fine.  But the plastic would
hold up longer....



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[mailto:greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Roy Morgan
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 7:30 PM
To: George B. Hutchison
Cc: Greenkeys ((E-mail))
Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Model 14 Typing Reperforator questions


On Apr 19, 2009, at 8:25 PM, George B. Hutchison wrote:

> Remove the ribbon and the tape.
>
> Underneath where the type bars strike the ribbon should be the
> platen, which is a piece of hard plastic about a quarter of an inch
> in diameter and about three-eights of an inch high.
>
> If the platen is missing, you won't get good print.

Sounds like a part you  might be able to fabricate at home well  
enough, though I have not seen one.  (I'll go look at the typing  
reperf in the barn tomorrow.)

Roy

Roy Morgan
k1lky at earthlink.net
529 Cobb St.
Groton NY, 13073





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