What are the exact dimensions on that button? I'm pretty sure those same buttons are still used on some industrial equipment.

And thank you for the ref, buying from Dave is an even better option! I'm using vinyl tubing as a hammer pad now, is there any advantage going back to the original style?

I agree that's a rare plate and I'd be reluctant to modify it beyond a good cleaning and replacing the missing button. These units were often pretty beat up in regular service, or that's my excuse anyway..

On Fri, Jan 20, 2023, 2:14 PM Eric Moore <mooreericnyc@gmail.com> wrote:

Thank you Wayne, I shot off a note to Dave, if that does not work out I would love to potentially take a blank plate off your hands.

This plate, as you can see from the picture, needs a significant amount of work to restore. I will do another search for a replacement button now.

-Eric

On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 1:01 PM WAYNE <teletypeparts@comcast.net> wrote:

Eric,

I have some crummy blank plates if you are interested I will send you pics.  

The plate in your pic is kind of rare I believe.

73,

Wayne

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