[GreenKeys] Model 33 ASR TZ

[drlegendre .]

Yes, the base plate then. So after the rust removal, you did nothing to
protect the surface, or even improve its appearance? Not even a clear coat?

Now that the cad plating is largely gone, I'd expect it to re-rust in very
short order..

On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 10:44 AM, Michael Zahorik <m.zahorik at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Most of the time was waiting for parts to show up. I bet I spent maybe
> 10-12 hours of actual work. When you say chassis, do you mean the base
> plate of the call unit? I ground off the major rust and then used vinegar
> to etch most of the rest of the rust. I also chased the threads. I expect
> that it will last my life time. My intention is to use this machine with my
> DEC PDP8 computer.
>
> Mike Zahorik (414) 254-6768
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* drlegendre . <drlegendre at gmail.com>
> *To:* Michael Zahorik <m.zahorik at sbcglobal.net>
> *Cc:* "greenkeys at mailman.qth.net" <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
> *Sent:* Monday, January 18, 2016 10:35 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [GreenKeys] Model 33 ASR TZ
>
> That's a very nice bit of work there, how many hours did that take?
>
> Can I ask what you did to refinish the chassis? In the photo, it's pretty
> well hidden away under the components.
>
> Side note, if I should ever come across one of these machines, I'll
> remember to take a good long look at the condition of the PSU before
> bringing anything home.. and I can see why someone might prefer both the
> build quality and the relative electrical simplicity of the M15 over this.
> =)
>
> On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 9:46 AM, Michael Zahorik <m.zahorik at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> Here are a couple of pictures of my power supply before and after. To be
> correct this is referred to as the call unit? I used this equipment in the
> 1960's, but never got past just pressing the keys or changing the paper. So
> this is a learning experience.
>
> I'm working on cleaning up the base right now, so I have something to
> mount everything back into. I picked up a much better typing unit from Paul
> Kasley. My unit is rather poor and his looks like it may work as is. Maybe
> will need some cleaning and lube later.
>
> Mike Zahorik (414) 254-6768
>
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