[GreenKeys] Type of Underwood Ribbon For Teletype Machines

[Thomas Tillson]

Ink? It is I.
 
If anyone is interested, pls contact me off list.
 
Tom WB2TTY
 
In a message dated 8/26/2018 8:28:01 AM Eastern Standard Time, w8roi at wowway.com writes:

 
Just noted my inappropriate remark below:
 
Modifying the  SPOOLS  as you find them, by drilling a hole is much preferable to modifying the ribbon spool
spindles by removing one of the pins.
 
The earlier method mentioned of 'respooling' ribbons on a piece of wood with a few nails added is better in the
long run, also.  Modest  're-inking' could also be done using this idea.  IT DOESN'T TAKE MUCH!!   A small
'dab'  every four or five inches, along with several 're-spooling operations' followed by storage for a month or
more, will rejuvinate  many ribbons.  The ink will distribute itself throughout the ribbon, if given a chance. 
The 'month or more' time span is important,  Capillary action will help the ink distribute itself.  One or two
more 're-spoolings' just before use might also help.
 
Most will also note that only half of the ribbon is used.  Simply turning a ribbon spool over, once in a while,
will more evenly distribute the wear and give you longer life.   Some brands of NYLON  ribbons have been
known to last years if timely re-inking and turning over periodically is done.  
 
A few years back, one of the GreenKeyers made mention of having appropriate ink in small bottles.  I wrote
down all the info and promptly lost it.  I have a number of spools  of 'dry ribbon' that might be brought back
to life with some ink.  
 
73,
 
Ralph - W8ROI
 
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