Same here, Tom.  Back before I went electronic at work, I constantly had 
that problem and I used the perkins quite heavily.  But when it worked it 
was terific.  Lou
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: the good old brailler


>  Howard:
>
> I still seem to have the sluggishness problem, even though I use all three
> of my Braillers regularly.
>
> I have one in my upstairs study;  one in my downstairs ham shack, and the
> third one at my office at the University.
>
> All have been sent into Perkins for the sluggishness problems a number of
> times.
>
> And, like I think I said in earlier e-mails, I try to keep them covered 
> when
> they are not being used.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 3:48 AM
> Subject: Re: the good old brailler
>
>
>> What I was told, is that the oil inside the machines hardens and causes
>> the
>> sluggishness of older braille writers.  The way to avoid the problem is 
>> to
>> use them.  That is the only way of keeping the oil in a lubricating
>> condition.  They should be used every three months at a minimum.
>>