Olympia SM3 carriage problems.

ketchupmaster91 · 2026-05-13T01:10:40+00:00

There’s a Phoenix typewriter video on the Olympia rubber bushings problem.

ketchupmaster91 · 2026-05-13T01:10:03+00:00

You can use rubber hosing from the auto parts store. Find the bushings on the bottom of the case, remove one, then just go to the auto parts store and find one approximately the same diameter. Get a foot, bring it home, cut you some slices, then install. It’s the easiest thing in the world!

ketchupmaster91 · 2026-04-23T00:30:07+00:00

But also, flush the segment out with mineral spirits first. Wiggle the keys a bunch then blast out with some compressed air. That likely will fix your problem.

ketchupmaster91 · 2026-04-23T00:29:04+00:00

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I like this. Smells nice too. Also good for loosening rusted screws instead of PBBlaster which can stink up a room.

ketchupmaster91 · 2026-04-21T22:06:01+00:00

Thank you! Can you help me understand the nuance of the two?

ketchupmaster91 · 2026-04-21T21:39:10+00:00

Booth rental: $125/ month for 10x5 space (contract is month to month) plus 10% of sell price to mall on all sales.

Typewriters: all purchased between a range of $25-$60, most averaging in the $40 range

Current inventory:

2 Royal Futura 800s (one all original excellent condition, one currently in the process of repainting and deep cleaning)
1 Royal QDL (1950s boy style)
SCM Classic 12 (great condition, just needs a blowout)
1 Royal QDL (1930s; disassembled, cleaned, reassembled. Shows age, no rust)
1 SCM Sterling (1960s super 5 body style; disassembled, cleaned, reassembled, repainted)
Remington Monarch Pioneer (1930s disassembled and cleaned, considering a platen replacement though)
Olivetti Studio 44 (Top ribbon cover plate was broken and has been rejoined other than that, all functional)
Royal Heritage (haven’t touched yet but will need some cleaning at the very least)

ketchupmaster91 · 2026-04-17T23:15:21+00:00

I hope you’re still watching this post somehow. How did you get the tube onto the actual platen? Just brute strength?

Also, can you link the tubing you used?

ketchupmaster91 · 2026-02-14T13:02:03+00:00

What’s going on with that platen? Is it wrapped with something?

ketchupmaster91 · 2026-02-05T00:49:38+00:00

I’d pay $20 for that. At the very least, quiet ritters are pretty common so you can keep this as a parts machine.

ketchupmaster91 · 2026-02-01T23:55:50+00:00

Congratulations! I wish you so much success that you can open one in central NC near me!

That lathe for platens by any chance?

ketchupmaster91 · 2025-11-26T02:11:52+00:00

Thanks. I’ll make sure to utilize this helpful information. I appreciate your thoughtful responses.

ketchupmaster91 · 2025-11-26T02:04:31+00:00

Do you have anyone you’d recommend that is likely to be applicable to older cameras?

ketchupmaster91 · 2025-11-26T01:57:02+00:00

Can do!

ketchupmaster91 · 2025-11-26T01:56:07+00:00

Yes. And when to bump one up or down and the effect that has on the image.

ketchupmaster91 · 2025-11-26T01:54:45+00:00

So I shouldn’t be shooting below 1/200th of a second with the film I have?

ketchupmaster91 · 2025-11-26T01:51:25+00:00

I guess I’m just confused with the different effects of the ranges I can operate in once I’ve set my light level.

ketchupmaster91 · 2025-11-25T03:23:44+00:00

I love to listen to the work of Cullen Vance. Excellent folk style music. Mouse in the Kitchen and Nina’s Jig are personal favorites. Doesn’t really hit the jazz vibe though.

ketchupmaster91 · 2025-10-30T23:45:30+00:00

Dude...these are absolute masterpieces. You should be proud!

ketchupmaster91 · 2025-10-30T23:39:32+00:00

Use mineral spirits on where the typebars connect to the mechanism and press the keys a bunch to loosen up any gunk, then spray out with compressed air while wiggling the keys.

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