Irgendwer Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 ...I'll try to meet this deadline. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irgendwer Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlowingGhoul Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMil Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) Very Impressive! It also hurts a bit... I've been working on creating a casting of the rubber print head. I had two 'good' print heads to work with. During the first attempt, the mold casting material dissolved a good portion of the first rubber print head. So I put my backup in the freezer as someone suggested. When I got it out to try another casting, I found that during the freezing the rubber print head cracked and split in many places. Well, at least I got a nice degassing chamber out of this. Irgendwer, how did you attach the rubber printhead to the print wheel and what hardness (shore value) did you use? Also will you be selling these anytime soon? I want four! Nicely done! David Milsop Edited July 17, 2017 by DavidMil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irgendwer Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) Hi David, I followed your progress here and I was in doubt if I should continue with my work on this project because I wouldn't had liked to be second too - so I can imagine your feelings. But since I promised a result 6 month ago I felt the urge to deliver... Irgendwer, how did you attach the rubber printhead to the print wheel and what hardness (shore value) did you use? Also will you be sellingthese anytime soon? I want four! That's a very brave order, not knowing the price I call... * the rubber stripe is a very close, complete new reconstruction of the original rubber geometry and you just have to remove the original holder with the two screws (the "interrupting" black bar on the wheel in the vid), attach my replacement part (no glue!) and screw the holder back in place. * Shore 65A * like promised, I will participate the "Abbuc Hardware Contest" to try to compensate my spendings for the development (more than € 100,- for different prototypes plus four used 1027s to make at least one working out of these (don't believe sellers only the rubber is broken!)) * after the contest where all the production data is disclosed to members (AFAIK end of Oct.) I will do a joint order of these rubbers, expect a price about € 15,- each + P&P ...and thanks for your appreciation! Edited July 17, 2017 by Irgendwer 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodLightning Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Awesome! I haven't heard that sound in a long time. My 1027 helped me write papers in high school. Teachers thought they were written on a typewriter. Dot matrix printed pages were not allowed. I have been following this thread for a while also and happy to see a success story. I recently unboxed my 1027 after more than twenty years in storage and was disgusted to see the print head falling apart. The oil from that little bottle they provided must have sped the rotting process along. It's great to see that a new printhead is possible. This leaves the problem of new ink rollers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Excellent! Haha - I did not expect to see a working replacement for that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom4728a Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Awesome, I also have 2 1027 that could use some new print heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panama800 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I would love to purchase one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMil Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 So you actually have the groves on the back of the rubber print head? That is much better than glue, and Stefan and I had agreed that shore 60 was about right (we were close). Again, my hat is off to you, and seeing my old 1027's print again is ample compensation for any hurt! Congratulations! David PS. I still what four when you are ready to ship! DM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMil Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 This leaves the problem of new ink rollers. I actually have a good one, and I saw that someone (I think in Europe) had some for sale on eBay. A bit pricey though... David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lange Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Nice work gentlemen. I'm looking forward to the release as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irgendwer Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 This leaves the problem of new ink rollers. They are not cheap, but available. I think I could also initiate an omnibus order of those: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Fantastic work. Got a NOS 1027 here which I'd love to see working. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Both Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Very very good job Congratulations !!! Stefan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I have a NOS 1029 I'd like to use too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panama800 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 When do you think you may be able to ship printer heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuf Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Count me in. I've got a 1027 in the shrinkwrap I'm willing to open to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irgendwer Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 When do you think you may be able to ship printer heads. Mid of November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panama800 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Awesome, I will want at least 2. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtrooper of Death Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Will it also be sold through the ABBUC Germany ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malan23 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Wow. great job! I've been watching this with high hopes. I would also like to get two of these. (didn't know if this was turning into an order string) Thanks, Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electronizer Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Put me down for two as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Android8675 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I've been watching this, waiting for an order thread. Even though I have no 1027, I've seen enough of them around to know I need one of these. -A. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Please put me on the list as well. Hopefully I can find a cheap 1027 before the price spikes because of this wonderful development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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