[GreenKeys] 180502 Print Hammer Head (Model 32/33) Update et. al.

[Robert Jarratt]

I was aware of the rubber hammers being made, but not at all aware of other
parts. That is great news. I would love to have a chad box, and a spare
paper window would be good too. I need to get the stand I have repainted and
also find some bolts to fix the ASR33 to the stand before I can add a chad
box though. I have a friend who is a locksmith and I suspect he might be
able to make me the screws if I knew what to tell him to make. Can't wait to
get some rubber hammers!

 

Thanks for the update.

 

Regards

 

Rob

 

From: GreenKeys [mailto:greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
David Tumey via GreenKeys
Sent: 02 July 2014 01:54
To: greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [GreenKeys] 180502 Print Hammer Head (Model 32/33) Update et. al.

 

Gkeys,

 

I just wanted to send out a quick update on some parts I am having
fabricated for the Model 32/33.

 

The 50-cavity tool for the 180502 rubber cap has been completed and several
first articles received.  It turns out there appears to be some variation
from hammer to hammer and we are having a little trouble optimizing the fit
for "one size fits all".  I will need to tweak the tooling, to find a single
sized part that fits all hammers - some a little loose, some a little tight
- but most of them dead on.  We think we have zeroed in on the material -
the test parts seem to be wearing quite well - and the external sizing of
the part seems perfect.  The problem appears to be where the part mates with
the actual hammer.  We are making progress and moving foward and I think an
A+ tomorrow will be better than a B- today.

 

Special thanks to Wayne and Don for spending hours running these parts in
machines - I am expecting a bill from each for the wear and tear!

 

Foam oil pads - production tooling completed and the first production
reticulated pads are currently being tested.  Material characteristics and
color very close to original and fit is good.  We should have these
available in the next few weeks.

 

Paper Window - CAD drawing complete, awaiting quote from vendor.

 

Chad Box  - CAD drawing complete, awaiting quote from vendor - having a
little trouble finding a plastic with the proper "aged" tint.  Closing in.

 

Silk Screen for T/R cover - if anyone needs to have their manual T/R cover
rescreened (START, STOP, FREE), please let me know.  I will be happy to send
you a photo of my cover along with the contact information for the folks who
did it for me up at Hanover Pen corp. in PA.  Since the screen is already
paid for and ready I am happy to see it get some use.

 

Nameplates - I have the CAD drawing complete and will be getting quotes on
the front nameplates.  If anyone would like the drawing, please email me and
I will send it over to you in .pdf.  I am planning on having about 50 made
depending on cost.  There is a company located about 6 miles from me that
does laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication.  I hope to see them later
this week with the part and drawing.  I will also ask Hanover to do a silk
screen with the "T E L E T Y P E " and "LINE OFF LOCAL".

 

My frustration is that everything is taking more time then I would like but
we are making progress.

 

thanks.

 

--dave

 

 

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