Bill.Burgess@f101.n229.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Burgess) (06/28/91)
Index Number: 16477
Donna, I have neither seen or heard of the Lavender Brailler before
now but since you have drawn my attention to it, will look further
into it. The Hall was similar in operation to the old typewriters
in that the point of imprinting remained stationary and the paper
moved by means of a carriage, as it is known in typewriter
technology. The keyboard was similar to a Perkins but it has long
ebony bars instead of the curved round keybuttons of the Perkins,
and much lower. The spacebar is a square metal plate in the center
of these and the backspace key is a large lever on the right side
of the machine frame. Returning the carriage was by manually
pushing it back, and the index or paper movement down the page was
done by turning the knob at either end of the carriage. The platen,
or roller on the carriage had a strip cut out of it with three
small and very sharp spikes set into this area, with a spring
loaded metal bar that came down on the paper and locked it in place
via these spikes at the bottom of the page, similar to slates. And
yes, it has a very rugged case that looks very professional.
Antique perhaps, but I am very thankful to have received it and
will give you an opportunity to see how it imprints very soon. In
closing, just one question. What are the dates of the ACB
convention? I got a GDUI tape in the mail two days ago but it is
for 4 track half speed equipment and cannot be played here unless
you can follow Donald Duck at a very high speed. Bye for now. Love
and hugs always, Bill
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