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Maintenance & Repairs » Carriage shakes the floor » 20-6-2020 15:46:32

lg_1002
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I have an underwood noiseless standard (1947 or so). Really enjoying it! However, when the carriage comes back down from a capital letter, my oh my, it sounds like I've just dropped an engine. It sends that vibration through my solid oak desk to the floor. It's quite a thud but also my old house and old wood floors are really good at broadcasting sounds throughout. It wakes the young twin toddlers in the other room.
It's on a felt mat. Has anyone any ideas? Is there a rubber bumper or anything that could have hardened?
Was wondering about putting a yoga mat under the current mat? Maybe I should have my desk on some padding?
 

Standard Typewriters » CPR on a dead Underwood » 20-6-2020 15:41:21

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My experience with electrolysis is that you need to do individual pieces. If a part "casts a shadow" between another part and the plates, then it won't be very effective.
 

Standard Typewriters » Need picture of ribbon in a noiseless machine » 17-6-2020 13:07:36

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Not necessarily time but more like experimentation with different ribbons on that machine. It now belongs to a 6 year old boy who wanted a typewriter for lyrics he likes to write. I couldn't resist giving it to him. His parents can tell when he's up in the morning because they hear him typing. Always the first thing he does.

Standard Typewriters » Need picture of ribbon in a noiseless machine » 17-6-2020 10:47:52

lg_1002
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Thanks Uwe.

Is it just like any other Remington? I used to have a Remington quiet-riter. If it's the same, then perhaps muscle memory will return lol.

Standard Typewriters » Need picture of ribbon in a noiseless machine » 16-6-2020 23:13:50

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I acquired a 1947 Underwood Noiseless standard. It didn't have a ribbon and could use a nice closeup picture of how the ribbon goes through the vibrator if anyone happens to have one.

Best,
LG

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