I have an underwood noiseless standard (1947 or so). Really enjoying it! However, when the carriage comes back down from a capital letter, my oh my, it sounds like I've just dropped an engine. It sends that vibration through my solid oak desk to the floor. It's quite a thud but also my old house and old wood floors are really good at broadcasting sounds throughout. It wakes the young twin toddlers in the other room.
It's on a felt mat. Has anyone any ideas? Is there a rubber bumper or anything that could have hardened?
Was wondering about putting a yoga mat under the current mat? Maybe I should have my desk on some padding?