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All the necessary supplies for older Teletype machines are still available.
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Teletype roll paper
Teletype paper is easily available. Searching Google Shopping will display many sources. Most available paper is white, but occasionally the classic yellow Teletype paper shows up on eBay. |
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Tape for Model 14 tape printers
| We sell 5/16" paper tape for Model 14 tape printers. This tape is no longer commercially available. We have a supply custom-manufactured for us in China by Fujian Ningde Captain Industrial Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of precision paper tape for the semiconductor industry. Rolls are 8" outside diameter, 2.5" hub diameter, with 2600 feet of white un-gummed paper. We use this tape in our Model 14 with good results. |
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Pricing
| Quantity |
Price per roll |
Total |
Notes |
1 |
$10.00 |
$10 |
Sample spool |
15 |
$5.00 |
$75 |
One USPS Medium Flat Rate Box |
100 |
$4.00 |
$400 |
One case in manufacturer's packaging |
500 |
$3.00 |
$1500 |
Shipped air freight from China. |
Prices do not include shipping. Shipping for a USPS Medium Flat Rate Box is as quoted by the USPS.
Contact info@aetherltd.com to purchase. |
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Punched paper tape for reperforators
5-channel and 8-channel punched paper tape is available from West NC. |
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Ribbons
All the mechanical Teletype machines use the same Underwood typewriter ribbons. These are available as Nukote B76 ribbons. |
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Oil
We recommend 5W-20 synthetic motor oil as a Teletype lubricant. A low-viscosity oil which will not leave a gunky residue is necessary. (WD-40 will not work.) Any large auto parts store will have a suitable synthetic oil. |
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Grease
Lucas Red-n-Tacky Grease is useful on open gearing, as it will resist being thrown off by centrifugal force as the gears spin. Available from Amazon or larger auto parts stores.
White lithium grease is appropriate for sliding components where Teletype's lubrication instructions recommend "oil, grease, oil". This heavy, tacky grease is for gears only. |
The Aetheric Message Machine Company, Ltd. is brought to you by
John Nagle
1510 Deer Creek Lane
Emerald Hills, CA 94062
nagle@aetherltd.com
May 20, 2011
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