Vibroplex Bug Key Restoration

[@mervmartin2112]

Thanks for making this vid!!! I have one that needs restoration. Now I have a record of how it goes together!!!!

[@williamallen7342]

I am always amazed to see people taking things with small parts apart and just leaving the parts loose on the bench. I always use an old pie pan to place the parts in so they don't wind up on the floor. It is easy to remove the brass tag for further cleaning and also a new coat of paint for the base. Also, if you put new feet on it, it won't slide around.

[@jalind1]

The normal knob and paddle configuration is for the paddle to be on the left side for the thumb and the knob on the right slide for the side of the second segment of the index finger. That's how they come from Vibroplex for a right-handed key like this one. A left-handed Vibroplex is a complete mirror image of the right handed one. And yes, I've seen a left-handed vintage Original Standard from 1968. The W4ATC station currently owns one. Operating motion should be very small. The main bar end should just touch the damper wheel when at rest. The dit contact should just touch when the main bar stops vibrating. Should get about 20 correctly spaced dits when it's right. The movement limit screws should allow minimal movement - just enough dit movement with just enough spring pressure to get good dits from the vibration - just enough distance and enough dah spring pressure to easily get well formed well spaced dahs. Vibroplex publishes a PDF on the adjustments procedure on their website in the service section.

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

great job buddy 👍 I liked it

[@thirtycrows]

The cleaning was done very well. But. These 3D printed fingerpieces besides being an awful replacement are mounted reversed.

[@terryclark359]

Adjusted too wide. Shouldn't have to bang it around. Small gaps like 15 thousand work better. Adjust so the arm just barely touches the damper and it will be better.