[GreenKeys] Dry ribbons

[Ralph Mowery]

I have not tried it, but some say that you can give them a very light spray
of oil like wd40.

There is an article in one of the RTTY journals that shows how to take a M15
reinker and cut it so it will fit and work with the 28.  Long time ago and I
have no idea which issue it is in.

Ralph ku4pt



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Subject: [GreenKeys] Dry ribbons

It's been maybe 3 years since I returned to heavy metal.  During the 
time I was searching for my 1st KSR, I spent a lot of time reviewing the 
RTTY Journal archives as a refresher course.  Other than maybe a mention 
of the kit for the 15 that replaced part of the standard ribbon 
mechanism with a re-inking device, I don't recall seeing other options 
for restoring a ribbon.

I now find myself with about 10 sets of dried out ribbons (which 
represents 20 metal spools).  Some of them were still in the cellophane 
wrap, which fell apart with opening.  I'm thinking, no ink, but fabric 
should be fine it I can get some ink on them.


So far no good ideas have emerged. The only somewhat effective methods 
have been labor intensive.  The 15 kit used a cylindrical ink reservoir 
which had a felt wick wrapped around it. There were small holes in the 
ink reservoir which kept the wick supplied with ink.  I'm looking for 
something that's kind of automatic.  Was there ever a re-inker kit for 
the 28?

Any ideas or suggestions?

BTW none of the dry ribbons were from Jim, his are great.  I'm just 
thinking that he doesn't have an endless supply and ebay etc is 
sometimes a crap shot.

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The above comments or recommendations are SWAG. Use at your own risk.
John, W9DDD