[GreenKeys] my M32 ASR Teletype update
Joe Duszyński
joeduszynski1 at gmail.com
Tue Sep 13 15:22:08 EDT 2022
I had asked the same about taking pictures of the decals before removing
them.
On Tue, Sep 13, 2022, 3:10 PM Jeffrey Golas <jeffg at junknet.net> wrote:
> Ive used Wd40 to remove labels and residue then alcohol to clean up the
> wd40.
>
> One problem is you may have lighter sqaures where the stickers were after.
>
> Can you take some good pics of the stickers before you remove them? For
> science?
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> > On Sep 13, 2022, at 10:07 AM, John, W9DDD <w9ddd at tapr.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Andy,
> >
> > I use Goo Gone for that sticky stuff that remains after pulling paper
> labels off. Goo Gone is if I remember correctly citrus based. I don't
> have any direct experience using it on Teletype plastic. Other plastic,
> yes without problem.
> >
> >
> > As for the metal tag, I know of no magic. I'd see if a razor blade
> could get under any of the edges. If there's any opening at all then a
> little pressure or a little Goo Gone to try and let it soak in? This is
> all guess work on my part, but it's how I would proceed.
> >
> >
> >> On 9/13/2022 8:27 AM, Andy KN4UCL wrote:
> >> Hey folks - after a few hiccups my 32 is doing nicely. Running i-Telex
> without issue (apart from my total inability to remember to press the FIGS
> button at the right time 😆)
> >>
> >> In the end I dropped in a small USB-powered fan to cool down my
> resistors in the WU 11506-C signaling board. Made a big difference!
> >>
> >> Couple of /low /priority questions:
> >>
> >> 1. Stickers - as you can see, my beautiful Teletype is adorned with
> many period-appropriate stickers. However they do look a bit shabby.
> What's the recommended way to safely remove these? The metal one is quite
> firmly affixed - I fear I'd wreck the cover if tried to remove it.
> >>
> >> 2. Keyboard - the keys work great, but interestingly they feel a lot
> "stiffer" than on my other M33s. I was wondering is this normal? Is it a
> lubrication issue? Should I leave well alone... 😎
> >>
> >> cheers + 73
> >> Andy
> >> IMG_9745.JPG
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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