Cable lacing with waxed cord is an art! My life before computers at IBM=20
was with Cast iron and relays. Relays could have may contacts and we=20
repaired them in the field rather than replacing. Fortunately, lacing=20
was usually done in the manufacturing facility. However, field=20
installation was common.

On 3/16/2015 9:51 PM, Richard R. Pope wrote:
> Russell, et al,
>       I don't remember what the teletype machine was that we were using
> when I was studying BASIC in HS in 1973. It had a rotating ball, a
> typewriter keyboard, a paper punch-reader all in one. It weighed about
> 75 pounds. Funny how I can remember those details but not the brand or
> model. Do any of you remember cable lacing? I learned how to do it when
> I was in the AF. I still use it today.
> Thanks,
> rich!

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