[cctalk] Re: 3/16ths inch ink ribbon

Thank you! I will let you guys know if it works out :) On Sun, Jan 29, 2023, 5:36 PM Chuck Guzis via cctalk < cctalk(a)classiccmp.org&gt; wrote: > On 1/29/23 15:19, Eric Moore via cctalk wrote: > > Hello, I am looking for 3/16ths inch ink ribbon as used on the IBM 029 > > keypunch. > > > > I have one lightly damaged ribbon that is entirely dry. I was told by a > > typewriter restorationist that ribbon re-inking with nylon never works. > > > > Has anyone had much success cleaning and rewetting ink ribbons? The WD40 > > trick on the internet seems like it would gunk up the punch mechanism. > > > > Thanks for any information yall can provide, > > > https://www.aroundtheoffice.com/IBM-026-Keypunch-Ribbon/productinfo/RP-520-… > > --Chuck > > >