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Typebars bed
Hi, I"m new here, so forgive me if I did not know this. The rubber bed that the typebars on my Olympia SM-9 deluxe is mysteriously coming off. I just want to know whether or not this problem is common, and if it's an easy fix. If not, I know there is a repair shop near by. Thank you! -Z
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Re: Typebars bed
Are you talking about the padding underneath the typebar heads, which they rest on when they're not being used?
If you remove it, I doubt it'll affect the typewriter action. But it will make it noisier (typebar heads clattering on the typewriter frame and such). You can replace it if you need to. A strip of rubber or thick felt will do the job.
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Re: Typebars bed
I agree that it's not a drama, but I would make sure that something is there to cushion the bars when they fall.
As mentioned, I used a strip of thick felt once for this job, and it's fine, though probably will not last as long as rubber.
You may find suitable strips of rubber in a car detailing shop (window seals etc) and usually it's just a matter of bending the holding clips to keep it positioned. Sometimes the rubber is glued, and if so, a couple of tiny dabs of rubber contact cement here and there will keep it in place - just don't go mad with the glue!
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Re: Typebars bed
Thank you so much for your help! I will be sure to fix it when I get the chance. Though is this problem common? I have two other machines, a Royal 200 which I use a lot for homework and a Smith-Corona Silent-Super, and they do not have this problem. I was just curous. Thanks again, -Z
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Re: Typebars bed
I can't think of a single machine in my collection, which includes six SM9s, with a delaminating slug rest, so I wouldn't consider it common. No matter, it's as easy a fix as you'll ever have to make on a typewriter, so consider yourself lucky if that's the only issue with your machine.
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Alright, well thank you for the information. I'm glad it's an easy fix, and I'm sure the heat from being in my grandparent's garage got to the old SM-9. But no matter, thanks for the help again!
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*note: I took the SM-9 to the repair shop nearby, and the guy said that the residue on the bed, wasn't glue, but it was an old spill. My guess is either coffee or coke. But I cleaned it off and it's back to being perfect.
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Re: Typebars bed
Glad it all worked out for you! I actually just noticed this rubber bed the other day
