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Re: [AN1x-list] Despoiling the An1x

2001-12-20 by Bruce Wahler

Jerry,

>Fellas I like the An1x ribbon, but I dont get enough tactile
>feedback. I am considering adding four "points" along the ribbon to
>help me out. Two of the points would be to the left of the center and
>two to the right.
>
>I have considered dropping paint (too permanent and ugly), sticking
>little bits of paper (too easy to move) etc.
>
>I am wondering if anyone has ideas.

How about Elmer's Glue?  Wood glue dries almost transparent, it only 
semi-bonds to plastic, and it leaves no permanent marks or crazing when 
removed.

Also, I would suggest adding eight points, centered above and below the 
middle, so that you don't wear them off every month or so:

(Lousy ASCII drawing follows)

-------------------------------------------
|       o       o          o       o      |
|                                         |
|       o       o          o       o      |
-------------------------------------------

Regards,

-BW

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Bruce Wahler
Design Consultant
Ashby Solutions™   www.ashbysolutions.com
CloneWheel Support Group and HiNote moderator
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