[GreenKeys] Model 15 Restoration Advice Request

[hwhall@aol.com]

I've examined keytops that were coming apart. There's a thin walled metal body part with indents to lock them into place on a key lever. Inside that part is a spring and another metal part, captive inside the first part, & riding on the spring. Above that part is the cap itself bearing the letter, which appears to be a sandwich of paper or plastic and clear plastic overlay. I'm not sure 3D printing could yield two pieces as thin as the metal parts & have any strength. But I'm not an expert on printing techniques. Perhaps a complete redesign? But all keys may have to be printed in order to match appearances.

Wayne
WB4OGM

On Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:15:13 PM MST, E. <hanyou at xsmail.com> wrote:

Has anyone ever considered 3D printing M15/19 keys?… is it even possible???  Sure there’s a spring on the inside, but still (maybe?)…..


> On Dec 30, 2024, at 10:40 PM, Harold Hallikainen via GreenKeys <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> On Keytops, I have two boxes of weather Keytops (better than nothing!).
> Let me know if you want some.
> 
> Harold
> https://w6iwi.org
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