Have any of you with key chasing problems tried putting the key on a
piece of a mouse pad? Don't be afraid to cut it, it is an inexpensive
solution (sometimes free).
I use a key with a very heavy base (Tony Baleno key) and do not have a
problem even though I am a 'slap paddles' type.
Try the mouse pad right side up and 'wrong side up' and see what
happens. I have the spacing on Tony's single lever paddle set quite
close and have no problems with it even when slapping the paddle.
With a lighter weight key, you can try it first with a full mouse pad,
and the cut it only after you find it works.
I highly recommend Tony's keys if you are in the market for a quality
set of paddles - they are not inexpensive, but quality counts a lot.
The Begali keys are good too, but the keying grips are set too low for
my tastes. I progressed from a bug and like to do the 'wrist roll' when
operating the paddles - that means I need to have the handle(s) about
1.5 inches above the table. Tony has several varieties of both single
lever and dual lever paddles - he is a a quality machinist.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/8/2021 6:31 PM, Julia Tuttle wrote:
It doesn't leave residue -- I think it just leaves the rubber (or
whichever) cleaner than water or spit would, so there's less oil/dust/etc.
and the runner's natural tackiness can work.
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