There she is. Didn't get all off the gunk off, just that masking tape price tag that was giving me hell. Once I get it working, it will be nice and shiny.
See the bit of paint rubbed off there in the center? That is where the carriage rubs.
Tried to get a picture of it in action, but these things are hard to photograph. The other side of the carriage, which has the same problem, was about impossible to photograph. I will not even bother posting the results. Hopefully someone out there knows more about this little problem than I do!
I don't own an Olympia, sorry I won't be able to offer suggestions on the carriage issue. But I'm sure someone in the typosphere will. Hope you get that fixed.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I normally do not nap unless jet-lagged or really tired. But hey, it's great to feel rested. Good for you.
Didn't do anything significant today, just took it easy. Read and wrote.
Happy 4th, Ken!
I don't even know how it happened. One minute I was half laying on the couch, the next it was 5:30!
DeleteI wish I had just read and wrote. Really, that's what I wanted to do. But...my parents were intent on having us over, and I do not like to disappoint.
Glad you had a nice calm day, and a happy fourth to you as well.
This is caused by the original rubber bushings getting flat with time; they must be replaced. Check out this post from Mike at Clickthing: http://clickthing.blogspot.ch/2011/03/amazing-floating-olympia.html
ReplyDeleteThis has solved all of my problems!
DeleteThanks so much for the link. I have gotten it working now, as evident in the new post.
You rock!
I think Adwoa is right. Happily, it's an easy fix -- just about any pieces of rubber cut to an approximate size will do the trick.
ReplyDeleteHave a good early morning drive on Saturday. Looking forward to seeing your find!
It most definitely did the trick.
DeleteI am really looking forward to picking it up and typing on it. I hope it lives up to expectations. Definitely something I have never seen in person before.
I've been fortunate in that my SM3s worked in spite of the common flat bushing problem. As for noise, there isn't much subtle about these machines and that is why I like them. I'd love to have new platens, but I think the snap, snick and click sounds wouldn't go anywhere.
ReplyDeleteOlympia crinkle finish cleans up nicely with a light detergent solution and an toothbrush. Good luck getting this one completed!
I am going to try some mineral spirits, followed by soapy water. That generally does the trick with most any machine, but I will be sure to try a toothbrush to get into those little crinkles. Thanks for the suggestion.
DeleteNice typewriter. I'd try Adwoa's suggestion before tearing into something that will get complicated.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and great Saturday.
It was, fortunately, not at all complicated. The rubber grommets worked like a charm, and I am now the happy owner of a fully functional SM3.
DeleteI will most assuredly be safe on the drive Saturday. I drive like an old man! I can't wait to post with this machine...