[GreenKeys] Teletype Tape Winder

[Chris Elmquist]

Hi Guys...

I sent some pictures of my winder to Dave off the list... and then
I've uploaded them here,

http://picasaweb.google.com/117891262011490779403/JHBunnellTapeWinder?authkey=Gv1sRgCOGJptH7kLDBmwE&feat=directlink

It was made by J.H. Bunnell & Co but there are no date marks on it of
any sort.

There is a 1/4" shaft that extends from the mechanism onto which is
attached a round plate, 6" in dia with a square stud 5/8" on a side
protruding from the center.  This stud has a set screw that grasps
the 1/4" shaft from the "motor" and then two ball bearings on opposite
sides out near the end.  I assume this is to grasp but allow easy install
and removal of the reel that the tape winds onto.

There is a wire arm that when pushed down, instantly stops the winder
from winding similar to how the pin in a music box stops the spring
mechanism from spinning, stopping the motor.

Chris N0JCF


On Saturday (12/04/2010 at 10:46PM -0400), Dave Hunter wrote:
> Hi Roy:
> 
> Thankfully, mine is complete with reel, but Chris N0JCF has 
> a manual one without  reel. I told him I would check out a 
> reel I have in the museum - hopefully it will fit his and 
> make it complete...
> 
> Dave
> 
> On 4 Dec 2010 at 21:35, Roy Morgan wrote:
> 
> > 
> > On Dec 4, 2010, at 11:27 AM, Dave Hunter wrote:
> > 
> > > Hi All:
> > >
> > > I just won a teletype tape winder on eBay (Item #
> > > 300497861897) for $20.50...
> > >
> > > Is this a reasonable price to pay?
> > 
> > Dave,
> > 
> > Yes, *I* would be happy to pay that plus reasonable shipping
> > for it.   I have a hand crank one here in storage.
> > 
> > Re: the tape spool hole size.  if I remember right, the tape
> > spool has  the same square hole as found on 16 mm film
> > reels.  Don't have one  made before you explore finding a
> > film reel first.
> > 
> > Roy
> > 
> > 
> > Roy Morgan
> > k1lky at earthlink.net
> > K1LKY Since 1958 - Keep 'em Glowing!
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
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Chris Elmquist