[GreenKeys] Teletype Model 33 Platen Restoration

[David Tumey]

Keys,
I had a platen restored recently by J.J. Short Associates in NY as recommended by Cory Heisterkamp (hat tip).  Just wanted to share the results, contact information and pricing.
The company did a phenomenal job on the restoration, the platen came back looking like brand new.  I installed it into the '369 machine today and ran it for a couple hours.  Print quality, tracking, alignment, drift, tractor force, all excellent!  The left margin held to within 1/32" over 400 printed lines.  Line spacing is perfect as well.  Cory was right, these guys are a great resource and enjoyable to work with.
It took about 7 days to do the work and the cost for one platen was $69 including shipping and tax.  I pulled the other platens and sent them off for restoration - should be good for another 40 years.
I attached a couple "after" photos, but unfortunately I lost the "before" photo.  It looked like what you would expect after 4 decades, hard as a rock, small surface cracking, etc.
Contact Peter or JohnPhone: 315-986-3511Fax: 315-986-2827E-mail: office at jjshort.comVISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.JJSHORT.COM
J.J. Short Associates, Inc.P.O. Box 183Fairport, New York 14450-0183
Thanks.--daveW5DT
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