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Standard Typewriters » SG Owners Club » 21-6-2020 08:54:16

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Update: Success! After procuring Ted Munk's SG1 Typewriter Repair Bible, I found the procedure for this operation. Thankfully, it was quite simple and all worked out perfectly. I recommend this book for anyone who uses an SG1, It's packed full of interesting insights, diagrams of all components, parts lists and repair/adjustment instructions. A must-have reference guide for the SG1 operator in your lives...

Standard Typewriters » SG Owners Club » 18-6-2020 17:37:44

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Fellow SG1ers, I'm in need of some sage advice. The tab bar on my machine is warped. It may have been the result of being exposed years ago to heat or perhaps cigarettes - I really have no idea. I want to remove it and install a replacement. I have parts machine to salvage from, but I can't figure out how to remove the tab bar. Does anyone have any insights for me to be able to perform this surgery? 

Standard Typewriters » SG Owners Club » 22-5-2020 10:11:07

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Greetings, SG People!

I'm so pleased to be able to report to this prestigious group that I have recently procured two (2) SG1 machines. I had intended to only obtain a single SG1 - one with a standard Pica type style. I'd come across SG1's in the wild over the years, but all of them had type styles that didn't meet my needs (all-caps, micro-sized type, etc.). At some point, I was given an old and abused SG1 for free, as it was, sadly, so trashed there was little hope of restoration -  a parts machine it became. Last week, a seller about an hour from me posted two SG1's - one was my long-sought for Pica machine and the other had standard Elite type - BUT - the latter had the acrylic paper rest! So, I cut a deal and went home with both. The paper rest was transferred to the first machine, and now all is well. I have been spending a lot of time writing on this dream machine, and am thrilled with its performance. Patience Is Golden. 

EDIT> Corrected typo as requested (Uwe)

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