Also, check to see if the linkages at any point in full travel, from rest to strike, are rubbing up against the next linkage over (inward).  It's possible that those linkages are not aligned for clear travel and interferring.

Also, check the linkage pivot points, where they thicken on the "rivets/pins" for clearance with adjacent pivot points, and follow each from the segment "short side" where it contacts the slug arm, and then follow them out.

Stinky typewriters can range in "smells" from chemical oils and solvents, to nasty pungent perfumes and colognes, to funky cigarette smoke that permeates the wool like insulation inside, etc, etc.
Thus:
Varying degrees of cleaning and refurb:
1
Complete body part removal, casing, platens, etc, all plastics that can be removed, etc.
Then, chemical wash of the innards with air compressor and brushing as needed, followed by denatured alcohol and further brushing and air blowing.
Then, air dry, left out.
2
If the typewriter is still stinky after the above, then up to several weeks in a very large rubbermaid bin with lid, stuffed with new crumpled up newspapers.
3
The toughest odors to remove are colognes and nasty perfumes, as well as cigarette smoke, or worse, cigars, which pervades everything.

I hope this is helpful.
The Denatured Alcohol really helps get rid of the chemicals and oil smell, "after a thorough solvent wash".
k

Pete E. wrote:

Hi Jim,

It is what is called a "bar service mat".    Now days, they seem to come in a nice 18" x 12" size that can easily be cut down if you wish with a sharp box knife and straight edge.

Lots of them on eBay.

Really holds a typewriter in place and helps keep typing noises down as well...with the recesses between the rubber "nubbins" acting as sound traps.

Thanks Pete,
I just got my order from Amazon.
works great, keeps the typewriter from walking across the table.
Also quieter, absorbs impact.
And, a huge plus, no chemical smell or strong fragrance.

aloha
j

dental tools for teeny tiny space and tiny things

Kalani wrote:

robmck wrote:

My space is a bit cramped, but serviceable:
 

It's right next to my computer table, so when I'm working from home, I can take tinker breaks. I'll start something on the computer that takes a few minutes to run, move over to the typewriter to remove a part, or adjust a few type bars, then go back to the computer when it's done. It's an enjoyable way to work (both on typewriters and my day job).

As I remove screws and other bits, they go into the Stanley parts sorter boxes to the left. The nice thing about that, besides keeping track of what's what, is that my work is transportable: I can just close the case, grab the tool chest on the right (or put a few essentials in a smaller case), pick up the machine I'm working on, and head out to the deck (weather permitting) to do some weekend tinkering. It also lets me have multiple machines in progress.

The monitor in the background is handy for having the PDFs of Ted Munk's Repair Bibles up. Since I usually work on typewriters with my reading glasses (so I can be up close and see small bits), I can zoom the monitor really far so that I can read it, despite being outside my reading glasses range.

The desk lamp was a nice addition - the wide light bar casts a soft light with fewer shadows for small parts to hide in.

The computer keyboard drawer also had an unexpected benefit - it makes a pretty good screw catcher.

 

Looks like a wonderful peaceful place to spend an afternoon with a well deserving "typer".

Thanks for the pic.
k