Nice! That definitely looks better than covering it with a towel. I haven't visited any of the local Thrift shops for nearly two years. Perhaps its time to check some out again.

I would love to know the back-story of so many things. With having the clamp on base for the SM4 provided with this machine, when and where did the top go. Nearly every one I speak to in my age bracket owned a typewriter at one time. Some have stories of throwing them away, some giving them to Thrift store. For years I've noticed them in such places but I wasn't looking for one until recently.

My lack of storage space and desire for ready access gives value to a case standing vertical. My writing desk is also my typing desk. I can have a pen-roll of eight fountain pens readily available and taking very little space. My typewriters take up just a bit more space yet I have them nearly as readily available, in a case with the handle facing up.

Uwe, the customization of a case may be the most practical option.