robmck wrote:

Thanks for creating and uploading the models for the paper holder. Looks good. I'd intended on designing one, but then my printer grew progressively less functional and so all 3D design and printing has ground to a halt.

This gives me yet another reason to pull the trigger on the new printer I've been eyeballing...

No problem!  It was a good FreeCAD learning project for me.

FWIW, I was able to print it on an Ender 3 V3 KE with normal PLA and at .2mm resolution without any tolerance issues. You do need to print supports for the version with plastic dowels, but they're tiny.

Another decent looking SG1 for sale on Facebook Marketplace.  Portland OR area. 

Priced at only $ 50 (down from a starting price of $ 200).

It still has a perfect plastic paper support.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/692197696866438/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Adef7f0d2-bc4a-4bed-84ba-0aa4f3071231
 

Hi George,

Good to see you posting again.

I seem to like a lighter touch for my Standards.  My Facit T2 over-took my SG1 as favourite to use.

But when I got this 1974 Olivetti Linea 98 (made in the UK), it over-took both the Facit and the Olympia.  The 98 was also made in Brazil...but I tired one of those locally and was not impressed with its build quality.  So I kept searching for one of the UK-made machines.

When I type on the Olivetti for long intervals, it's action is light and quick and I do not tire out as much like I do with the SG1.
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George,

The body and ribbon cover are all cast aluminum.  The end caps of the carriage are plastic but the remainder of the carriage is metal.

The frame around the key-board is plastic but that is just a skin...over more cast aluminum.

The Linea weighs 30.8 lbs. versus 38.3 lbs for my SG1.
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Pete it looks great in my eyes. Add to that it is ~8 pounds lighter and an easy typer it seems like a winner. I wish it was easier to get a few of my SGs re-homed. I've been lifting weights with a personal trainer but an SG machine is still heavy and awkward to move so I don't use them much.