Tag Archives: typewriter repair

Typewriter Mechanix Illustrated

Olympia Traveler

Olympia SF

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The SF segment – note the deep indents made by the nubs prior to grinding. These nubs prevented the heads from striking the paper hard enough to make a strong impression.

The “nubs” on the SF after grinding down

SM3 with tape and foam added to cushion the typebars at impact

detail of SM3 with tape and foam to absorb some of the excessive head speed.

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Aristocrats & Airheads

the sun never sets on the British Empire Aristocrat

typical overnight frost here in April

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