Typewriter Talk / WTB: 1962 Hermes 3000 left platen knob and clear card guide holder

**Posted by ESC4P3** 19-3-2023 19:25:55

Just purchased a 1962 Hermes 3000 which is missing the left platen knob and the clear card guide. If anyone has these for sale or knows where i could find them, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,,
John

**Posted by Pete E.** 22-3-2023 14:00:20

Hi John,

Mr. Jacques Perrier in Switzerland is one of largest parts-suppliers for Hermes and even Olympia typewriters.

He sells and ships parts around the world. Usually he will want to see a photo or two of the machine or part you are needing.

I have been a customer several times. He ships quickly and the part are always perfect.

He also runs a Typewriter Museum.

His contact email is :     musee@machineaecrire.ch

And a link about his Museum :    https://www.myvaud.ch/en/P6608/typewriter-museum

And a link to his site :     https://machineaecrire.ch/

**Posted by Pete E.** 22-3-2023 14:04:02

And Amsterdam Typewriter in Holland is also a good source for knobs and feet...3D printed one.

I have a set of their feet on my H3K and my Baby as well. Excellent quality and nice and gripy rubber.

Owner is a nice gal and she ships quickly as well.

https://www.amsterdamtypewriter.com/en-us/collections/typewriter-parts-and-rubber-feet

**Posted by ESC4P3** 22-3-2023 22:06:35

Pete E. wrote:
Hi John,

Mr. Jacques Perrier in Switzerland is one of largest parts-suppliers for Hermes and even Olympia typewriters.

He sells and ships parts around the world. Usually he will want to see a photo or two of the machine or part you are needing.

I have been a customer several times. He ships quickly and the part are always perfect.

He also runs a Typewriter Museum.

His contact email is :     musee@machineaecrire.ch

And a link about his Museum :    https://www.myvaud.ch/en/P6608/typewriter-museum

And a link to his site :     https://machineaecrire.ch/

Thanks Pete. I have already emailed this guy/company based on an older posting by you, but I have not received any response after a few days. I found a seller from southern ca on ebay who i’m communicating with about a knob, but I can’t find a paper guide anywhere. I will try to contact Jacques Perrier again in a couple days. Duane Jensen also recommended him to me.
Thanks,
John

**Posted by Pete E.** 23-3-2023 11:33:34

John,

If you are on FaceBook, you can also search for his full name and send him a Message. That is usually the fastest way to get a reply from Jacques.

**Posted by ESC4P3** 24-3-2023 13:53:08

I’m not, but I think my wife is registered. Maybe i’ll try that. Thanks!

**Posted by ESC4P3** 25-3-2023 21:38:19

How long does Jaques tend to take to get back to you, Pete? Sent him a message on Facebook yesterday as you suggested and still no response. Duane at Phoenix Typewriter also recommended him to me. I’m getting antsy and might just order a 3d printed knob from a different vendor but so far unable to source the clear card guide.

**Posted by ESC4P3** 28-3-2023 09:52:15

Jacques did get back to me and he has both parts, so thanks again, Pete!

**Posted by Pete E.** 28-3-2023 14:07:06

John,

Glad he was able to help you out. Post up a photo of your new machine when it is all sorted.