[GreenKeys] More on Paper Winder Display Devices

[Ralph Irish]

First off, I mis-identified the name of the device.  It is called a "Display Rack", and not
a 'Bail'.  There is another item which is part of the overall Paper Winder which is called
a Bail.  I apologize for any confusion.

The actual Bail is a pivoting item that the paper rides under, and when it gets tight, the
bail operates a switch to turn off the power to the Winder's motor.  I have seen references
to 'mercury switches' and a rendering of one in one website.  I have two Winders with no
Display Rack and have not had them apart to see if mine have the mercury switch as opposed
to maybe some sort of micro switch that could do the same job.

I got feedback from several GreenKeys people after the initial posting.  I appreciate the
Replies.  One party is in the process of locating proper materials for fabrication.  I will
guess if he and his son find the materials and a straightforward method of making the Racks
that this info will show up on GreenKeys in the future.  They might appreciate some feedback
from interested parties as an indication of how many items might be needed in the long haul.
( Don House - K9TTY,  packard42 at gmail.com  )

I tested the holes in my Winder and discovered that the larger, top holes can just barely
pass a 1/4" drill, so 1/4" stock would probably work just fine; the bottom holes which give
support and stability to the Rack pass a 5/32" drill, but if this ended up as 1/8" it would
work just fine.

The top of the Rack has what appears to be a coil spring, which acts as a roller for the paper
as it passes over it.  I don't know how important this is.  If the material has a smooth enough
surface, the 'roller' may not be necessary.  And, even with low pressure, the paper passing over
the Rack will eventually give some part of it a 'polish'.  (It might take a hundred rolls, but
in the long run, the surface will be altered.)

Thanks to all who took the time to reply off-list and several on the Reflector.

73,

Ralph - W8ROI

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