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| Maintenance & Repairs » Olympia SM9 Single Binding Key » 13-5-2023 22:52:35 |
- FRParker
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I have done as instructed, and cleaned thoroughly all the pivots. The "N" key is still behaving in the same manner as before.
Something I have noticed is that when I go to press any other key down (very slowly, so no inertia carrying the type arm), right when I get to the bottom of the key travel, all I have to do is press slightly harder to make the typeface mate with the paper rolled around the platen. The only key not to do this is the "N" key. Pressed in the same manner, it stops half an inch short or so of the platen.
I don't know if something needs to be adjusted, but I think the issue is mechanical in nature.
| Maintenance & Repairs » Olympia SM9 Single Binding Key » 10-5-2023 17:57:05 |
- FRParker
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I inspected the comb, and it seems to be fine. No bends are present or anything like that. The key lever can still move up and down (slightly, but freely) when it binds. I suspect the issue is further down the line. What would come after the comb?
| Maintenance & Repairs » Olympia SM9 Single Binding Key » 10-5-2023 11:16:21 |
- FRParker
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Yes. It has some dirt, but nothing that would keep it from functioning. I think a lot was flushed out by the brake clean. What are the teeth of the comb? Are they the little hooks that have the springs attached to them?
Also, I've noticed that the "N" key squeaks, whereas the others do not. It sounds like rubbing metal.
| Maintenance & Repairs » Olympia SM9 Single Binding Key » 10-5-2023 00:31:10 |
- FRParker
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Hello everyone,
I have an Olympia SM9 (the style made between 1964 and 1969) that has a binding "N" key. No other keys bind in this way, and I have given it a very thorough cleaning while working all keys (I have found, if you can control the flow and spray, brake cleaner does wonders for my past typewriters and leaves no residue). It feels like the key arm (I guess that's the term) is rubbing or binding on something. There's no gumminess to the key before that point, and the typebar shows no rubbing when sitting in between the guides; in other words, it's not bent.
I do not know what this could be, so I come to you, the experts.
Thank you very much in advance,
Forrest
P.S: my apologies if I have not used the correct terminology. It's been a while since I have brushed up on my typewriter mechanical knowledge.
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