Kent SP-1 Single Lever Paddle

[NN4RH]

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The base is 4 x 3 inches and the key weighs about 2-1/2 pounds. The finger piece is rather low to the table surface, which some people might not like. (But I do).

There are four basic adjustments. Two for the contact gaps and two for the spring tensions. The fine-thread adjustment screws make it easy to get very precise adjustments of the gaps, and the locking knobs hold the gap adjustment solidly. The spring tension adjustments can tend to loosen up over time since there's no lock, but are easy to readjust "on the fly" as needed.

This is my favorite key and I would recommend it to anyone seeking a single-lever paddle.

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Is it possible to reverse the plastic paddle to allow a bit more room from the paddle to the surface that the key rest on?

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http://members.cox.net/nn4rh/KentSP1.jpg

The base is 4 x 3 inches and the key weighs about 2-1/2 pounds. The finger piece is rather low to the table surface, which some people might not like. (But I do).

There are four basic adjustments. Two for the contact gaps and two for the spring tensions. The fine-thread adjustment screws make it easy to get very precise adjustments of the gaps, and the locking knobs hold the gap adjustment solidly. The spring tension adjustments can tend to loosen up over time since there's no lock, but are easy to readjust "on the fly" as needed.

This is my favorite key and I would recommend it to anyone seeking a single-lever paddle.

Hey,...thanks fer the review. I use the Kent Iambic and by far it is my favorite. Since I don't use the "iambic" feature that much, I was considering moving over to the single. Thanks fer the review!

Bob