James, Ash & Kevin
Typecast via Voss 50
James Copeland writing his script for Asbestos Falls
Kevin typing his journalThe ribbon cover is fitted and functional, and the carriage return lever doesn't hit it, though the clearance is close. I also had to router out a bit of wood from underneath, in order for some of the middle type slugs to not hit the frame as they return to their rest position.
I designed the shape of the opening on a whim, then drafted it onto thin cardboard as a template, before transferring to the 1/8" thick craft wood panel.
It'll take plenty of sanding, primer, more sanding, more primer, before the final coats of semi-gloss black. While there are other ways to fashion a makeshift ribbon cover, this method I enjoy.
Sounds like you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteNice work on the ribbon cover.
ergh, I miss typewriter gatherings.. ):
ReplyDeleteGreat work on that Voss ribbon cover - looks good! (:
Years ago I built a "executive" chair, using 4 panels of plywood for the back. I leaned them on bricks to get the initial shape, them fiber glassed both sides of each joint. What a strong joint. For your finish, you might cover with black dyed fiberglass. It will have that deep gloss, as well as add strength. You can finish it with rubbing compound for the perfect shine.
ReplyDeleteFor the panorama photo of your typecast, consider a ticket order wheel like they use in restaurants,with a string around the shaft to power it. A little fan on a shaft could control the speed, and a weight for the power.
That ribbon cover!! Wow - I want to try that. There are so many excellent typewriters out there without their tops.
ReplyDeleteI love the new ribbon cover! I daresay you should go for the wood panel look. A good stain and gloss coat and it will be the talk of the Typosphere.
ReplyDeleteI loved your video with James. What a fascinating character.