Re: Archiving classic computer rubber part information

2021-09-11 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
On 9/11/21 11:09 AM, ED SHARPE wrote: Thanks Al! OK the thickness of tubing is not critical? it is. I used https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23485 That black goo is hard to get off  the hands.. what have you found to be the best solvent?   Ed# goo gone, or something else

Re: Archiving classic computer rubber part information

2021-09-11 Thread Alan Perry via cctalk
In addition to the Suns that I collect, I also collect ultra-portable typewriters. JJ Short are recommended for platen and rollers on the Typewriters mailing list and, based on their website, it looks like they could do molded rubber parts for printers. I have heard that they are pricey,

Re: Archiving classic computer rubber part information

2021-09-11 Thread ED SHARPE via cctalk
Thanks Al!  OK the thickness of tubing is not critical? That black goo is hard to get off  the hands.. what have you found to be the best solvent?   Ed# Sent from the all new AThanks Al. OL app for Android On Sat, Sep 11, 2021 at 10:51 AM, Al Kossow via cctalk wrote: > The roller in the

Re: Archiving classic computer rubber part information

2021-09-11 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
The roller in the HP cartridge tape drives of various models have turned to crap also... I have one that came with an HP 3000 series 37 mighty mouse system   thst totally goo-ed a tape Any one with similar problem find a replacement roller? Yes, they are easily made from norprene

Re: Archiving classic computer rubber part information

2021-09-11 Thread ED SHARPE via cctalk
The roller in the HP cartridge tape drives of various models have turned to crap also... I have one that came with an HP 3000 series 37 mighty mouse system   thst totally goo-ed a tape Any one with similar problem find a replacement roller?     Ed# Sent from the all new AOL app for

Archiving classic computer rubber part information

2021-09-11 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
I've been having fun this past week trying to get the mechanics of a Canon CX print engine in a LaserWriter restored. The paper pick and separation rollers have turned to goo. This got me thinking that people need to start collecting information on rubber parts, like dimensions, material and