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| Portable Typewriters » Optima Elite 2 sans paper rest » 11-5-2023 18:44:54 |
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Thanks Uwe.
I read elsewhere, but cannot find it now, that the middle hole you refer to in the later model is for a detachable paper rest.
I found one photo that shows the said paper rest attached to the case base here:
| Portable Typewriters » Olympia SM-7 questions » 11-5-2023 15:18:29 |
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MartinD wrote:Thanks Pete. That was very helpful. MY machine came with the Senatorial typeface and 11 cpi...I couldn't be happier.
Wonderful! The SM7 is a favorite machine of many typists.
The Senatorial typeface is fun and its 2.3 mm per caracter pitch is a happy balance for size.
Glad you also found a way to adjust the carriage shift for easier typing.
Daniel
| Portable Typewriters » Optima Elite 2 sans paper rest » 10-5-2023 13:27:47 |
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Uwe wrote:
Is there a hole in the middle of the backside of the paper table ("paper guide plate")?
No, there isn't a hole.
Photos here:
| Portable Typewriters » Optima Elite 2 sans paper rest » 09-5-2023 21:39:48 |
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I found an Optima Elite locally in Ottawa, Ontario, with serial number 42221. It has a label on the back that refers to a business address in Augsberg, Germany, and was brought to Canada by its first owners. QWERTZ keyboard layout, natürlich.
It is a little bit different than the ones I have seen on photos, as it does not have a paper rest. It's not missing a paper rest, there is no provision for holes in the carriage cover for the "M" shaped wire rest usually seen on machines with a serial number close in sequence.
It also does not have a carriage lock, but has otherwise all of the same keys and functions as an Elite 2 and the same storage case.
Does anyone else have or seen a similar machine? Thanks!
Daniel
| Electric Typewriters » S-C Secretarial 215 - Did Not Know... » 06-4-2023 21:48:46 |
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Almost perfect... If only it had 1.5 line spacing!
Daniel
| Maintenance & Repairs » New Drive Belt source for Smith Corona Electra 120?? » 06-4-2023 13:35:55 |
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Pete E.,
Thanks for reporting on your tests.
Daniel
| Maintenance & Repairs » New Drive Belt source for Smith Corona Electra 120?? » 30-3-2023 07:24:02 |
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Hi Kalani,
Thanks. Yes, I read the complete conversation of this post from page 1.
I am really puzzled that the same belt size is not used on all the variations of SCM series 6 and 7 electrics. Hence my initial question.
| Maintenance & Repairs » New Drive Belt source for Smith Corona Electra 120?? » 30-3-2023 07:20:32 |
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M. Höhne wrote:Ixzed23 wrote:
Thanks Jim.
Two belts of 315 mm would work. I assume it would cause the typebar to hit the platen faster than if the rear belt was 320 mm long.... snip ...
DanielWhy would you assume that??
Because a shorter belt will affect the variable diameter center pulley by increasing its rotational speed.
| Maintenance & Repairs » New Drive Belt source for Smith Corona Electra 120?? » 30-3-2023 07:18:14 |
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OregonJim wrote:
PU belts sound interesting. Do they seem to be "grippy" enough? It would be convenient to make your own belts of any size from that stuff...
Those PU or TPU round belts are grippy, yet not sticky, because of their texture. I use them for my watchmaker's lathes with success. That being said, the small size of the pulleys in SCM electric typewriters might be an issue. The 3 mm round belt is spec'd for min 30 mm pulleys.
| Maintenance & Repairs » New Drive Belt source for Smith Corona Electra 120?? » 30-3-2023 07:03:24 |
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thetypewriterman wrote:
The green PU round belting may not be the solution...
There are limitations, for sure. One is the min diameter of the pulley. For 3 mm diam belt, the pulley should be 30 mm diam or bigger, according to specs.
Ideally, the belt should be pliable but not stretchy. V-belts are still best.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
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