Optimus 1550 workhorse

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  1. Matti Kucer

    Matti Kucer Sweden Subscriber

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    This is a 1550 I put together from spares.
    Some mix of parts from different ages but still a 1550.

    Original fount was terrible so change to a newer one. After a cleanup it works nice.

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    Yes, black wheel now, to accompany the newer fount.

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    Regards Matti
     
  2. Fireexit1 United Kingdom

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    Good works Matti ! :thumbup:
     
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    That does the job very well.:thumbup::thumbup:
     
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    Matti, it's cleaned up nicely and running beautifuly :thumbup:
     
  5. Matti Kucer

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    Thanks all!

    The fettling gives me lots of pleasure and certain amount of problem solving skill development ;)
     

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