Keys on typewriter that don't return properly
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Emma
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Hello,
I recently acquired an Olivetti Lettera 32 typewriter. Everything is in good condition and seems to work properly, but 2 or 3 keys have trouble returning to their place; they go up but don’t "come down," I’m not sure how to describe that.
Not knowing much about it, I would like to know what kind of issue this is and how I could fix it... Is it mechanical? Cleaning? Is a part change necessary?
If anyone has any suggestions, I’ll take all advice!
Emma
I recently acquired an Olivetti Lettera 32 typewriter. Everything is in good condition and seems to work properly, but 2 or 3 keys have trouble returning to their place; they go up but don’t "come down," I’m not sure how to describe that.
Not knowing much about it, I would like to know what kind of issue this is and how I could fix it... Is it mechanical? Cleaning? Is a part change necessary?
If anyone has any suggestions, I’ll take all advice!
Emma
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Hello
Being on a technology forum, I think this isn't the right place.
But it's clearly purely mechanical.
So a little disassembly and lubrication or freeing up of the parts related to the keys, for example with WD40.
Then make everything "play" so that it penetrates in there.
Best regards
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"We swallow the flattering lie in great gulps and we drink the bitter truth drop by drop."
Being on a technology forum, I think this isn't the right place.
But it's clearly purely mechanical.
So a little disassembly and lubrication or freeing up of the parts related to the keys, for example with WD40.
Then make everything "play" so that it penetrates in there.
Best regards
--
"We swallow the flattering lie in great gulps and we drink the bitter truth drop by drop."
Hello.
<<< I had seen quite a few questions about the typewriter here, >>>
Yes, but probably in that forum ==>
https://bricolage.linternaute.com/forum/
Afterwards, I believe Madmyke (to whom I extend my greetings) has said it all. WD-40 sometimes works wonders. Make sure to clean the base of the type arms with a toothbrush and vacuum the dust before applying WD-40.
See you later . . .
<<< I had seen quite a few questions about the typewriter here, >>>
Yes, but probably in that forum ==>
https://bricolage.linternaute.com/forum/
Afterwards, I believe Madmyke (to whom I extend my greetings) has said it all. WD-40 sometimes works wonders. Make sure to clean the base of the type arms with a toothbrush and vacuum the dust before applying WD-40.
See you later . . .