1969 Olivetti Studio 45 #1307398
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 12-09-2025 at 11:09AM
Last Edit: 12-09-2025 at 03:56PM
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Description:
This one was a challenge. Someone with a Reddit degree decided the way to adjust the motion was to move the carriage mount around. Clearly, an attempt to loosen the motion locknuts with a pair of needle-nose pliers first. A cascade of things went wrong after this, including the typebar guide being loose, which means the typebar U fell out of place, the right side margin didn't work, the ribbon lift was off, and last but not least, a stripped carriage knob locknut.
I don't use it very often anymore, but I saved the knob by setting it up in the drill press and drilling the locknut. Success!
The lit package includes a fold out sales brochure.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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