[GreenKeys] Ribbons that don't dry out?

[Peter Gottlieb]

Aren’t there ribbon re-inkers out there?  I may even have one somewhere. 


Peter

> On Apr 12, 2019, at 5:43 PM, John, W9DDD <w9ddd at tapr.org> wrote:
> 
> I didn't think of that, I have a couple of bottles of stamp pad ink.  It has a sponge like end on the bottle.  I guess I could use as intended, you squeeze the bottle as you rub across the the stamp pad.  But, that sounds a little tedious.  I'll do some experimenting.
> 
> John, W9DDD
> 
>> On 4/12/2019 4:35 PM, Nick wrote:
>> Yes, recycled spray bottle, that's what I am using.
>> Bought a very small bottle of ink many years ago at an office supply store for my stamp pad - that's what I am using. Not even sure if there is such a thing as ribbon ink.
>> Nick  -  N0NCQ
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>> From: "John, W9DDD" <w9ddd at tapr.org>
>> Date: 4/12/19 4:42 PM (GMT-05:00)
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>> Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Ribbons that don't dry out?
>> Any particular kind of ink?  And I'm assuming the misting is by means of
>> a recycled pump spray bottle, or can you get ink in an aerosol container
>> these days?
>> John, W9DDD
>>> On 4/12/2019 2:48 PM, Nick wrote:
>>> Re-inking is also a possibility - done it several times.
>>> Two nails in the side of the workbench, 4-5 feet apart, hang the spools, some paper or plastic behind and very slightly mist down section by section of the ribbon. If you like to avoid the mess inside, do it outside between two fence posts, trees, just use your imagination.
>>> Don't apply too much ink at ones - if you are not happy with the outcome, apply another mist. A ribbon does not hold much ink - if soaked, it's difficult to get rid of the access.
>>> Nick  -  N0NCQ
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>>> From: WAYNE <teletypeparts at comcast.net>
>>> Date: 4/12/19 2:49 PM (GMT-05:00)
>>> To: Charles <charlesmorris800 at centurytel.net>, GreenKeys Digest <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Ribbons that don't dry out?
>>> Charles,
>>> Yes, the best bet is to remove the ribbons and store in a zip lock bag.  Roll up any extra ribbon till the spools are together.
>>> A common problem.
>>> 73,
>>> Wayne
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