[GreenKeys] Teletype Model 43 Ribbon

Mon Jun 13 16:04:18 EDT 2016

Exciting stuff. I have my fingers crossed for a good result!

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From: Michael Zahorik <m.zahorik at sbcglobal.net<mailto:m.zahorik at sbcglobal.net>>
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 9:33 pm
Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Teletype Model 43 Ribbon
To: <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net<mailto:greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>>, Gabriel Egan <mail at gabrielegan.com<mailto:mail at gabrielegan.com>>

Gab, I just talked to guy who has 1/4" nylon ribbon and can weld it into loops. I'm going to get a couple that are 38 1/2" in diameter. Let you know what happens.

Mike Zahorik (414) 254-6768

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From: Gabriel Egan <mail at gabrielegan.com<mailto:mail at gabrielegan.com>>
To: Michael Zahorik <m.zahorik at sbcglobal.net<mailto:m.zahorik at sbcglobal.net>>; "greenkeys at mailman.qth.net<mailto:greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>" <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net<mailto:greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>>
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 12:22 AM
Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Teletype Model 43 Ribbon

Dear Mike

Cyanoacrylate glue (called Super Glue in the UK
and Krazy Glue in the US).

Regards

Gabriel

On 6/6/2016 9:37 PM, Michael Zahorik wrote:
> What have you tried, so far as to bonding the ends?
>
> Mike Zahorik (414) 254-6768
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* Gabriel Egan <mail at gabrielegan.com<mailto:mail at gabrielegan.com>>
> *To:* Michael Zahorik <m.zahorik at sbcglobal.net<mailto:m.zahorik at sbcglobal.net>>;
> "greenkeys at mailman.qth.net<mailto:greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>" <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net<mailto:greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>>
> *Sent:* Monday, June 6, 2016 2:24 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [GreenKeys] Teletype Model 43 Ribbon
>
> Dear Mike
>
> Thanks for doing all that investigating -- I really
> appreciate it. I have a length of new 1/4" ribbon:
> it's the bonding of the ends that's defeating me.
>
> Regards
>
> Gabriel
>
>
> On 6/6/2016 6:55 PM, Michael Zahorik wrote:
>> This morning I drove into town to the typewriter shop. I asked about a
>> ribbon for a teletype model 43. They did not have any. They looked up
>> replacements and found a General Ribbon number T490 would work, but
>> after calling around none were available. Apparently General is out of
>> business. I asked whether a ribbon could be made and was told that 1/4"
>> ribbon is as rare as hens teeth. Yet there are some cartridges that do
>> have 1/4" ribbon in them, but most do not indicate the length and others
>> have way more than needed. Then there is a problem of bonding the ends
>> together. I was told that to glue the ribbon together, the ribbon needs
>> to clean and only a small, 1/8" overlap should be made. Then with a
>> small drop of super glue applied, the ribbon should work, but maybe with
>> a little bump at the joint. The key is very little glue and a small
>> overlap. It has to flexible to make it thru the print head/ The other
>> method is heat bonding, but that would be experimental, as to how much
>> heat and how it is applied. Sounds like a neat experiment.
>>
>> I seem to remember that someone said the 43 ribbon was 39" in
>> circumference. I measured my ribbons and they are both about 38 1/2"
>> long and they fit well in my printer.
>>
>> Anyway, I think I may purchase a new 1/4" ribbon cartridge and pull he
>> ribbon out and do some testing to see I can bond the ends so as to work
>> in my printer.
>>
>> Sorry Gab, but as the typewriter shop man said, "No Soap". Mike
>>
>> Mike Zahorik (414) 254-6768
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> *From:* Gabriel Egan <mail at gabrielegan.com<mailto:mail at gabrielegan.com>
<mailto:mail at gabrielegan.com<mailto:mail at gabrielegan.com>>>
>> *To:* Michael Zahorik <m.zahorik at sbcglobal.net<mailto:m.zahorik at sbcglobal.net>
> <mailto:m.zahorik at sbcglobal.net<mailto:m.zahorik at sbcglobal.net>>>;
>> "greenkeys at mailman.qth.net<mailto:greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> <mailto:greenkeys at mailman.qth.net<mailto:greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>>"
> <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net<mailto:greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> <mailto:greenkeys at mailman.qth.net<mailto:greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>>>
>> *Sent:* Sunday, June 5, 2016 9:17 AM
>> *Subject:* Re: [GreenKeys] Teletype Model 43 Ribbon
>>
>> Dear Mike
>>
>>> Gab, why don't you hold on to the printer for a while. I did visit our
>>> local typewriter shop, but the retired guy that works part time there,
>>> the guy who knows about ribbons was on vacation for the Memorial
>>> holiday. I will see him this coming week and ask about a ribbon. I'll
>>> get back as soon as I know anything.
>>
>> Thanks for asking at that shop. Righto, I'll hold
>> on for a bit. Fingers crossed!
>>
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Gabriel
>
>>
>>
>>
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