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    1. On an SG1 and an SG3 here, the right margin stop locks the printing keys as expected at x characters after the bell but not the spacebar nor tab, which both ring the bell and then blow right past the margin stop. Additionally, when the End-Of-Line lock stops the printing keys, I can continue spacing past the margin and then after about three spaces on the SG1 and about eight on the SG3 the printing keys are again active.

      via M. Höhne at https://typewriter.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?pid=27528#p27528

    1. Although the 'Mazac' tab. brake shoe problem is common, I cannot say that I have seen this before on an SG1 margin.  Interestingly, there is a similar 'exploding Mazac' problem on the ribbon reverse arm of the Olympia Model 8 post-war.  The factory probably had no idea at the time that this 'easy to die cast' metal would do this in years to come.

      via Tom Lucas (aka thetypewriterman), professional repair person at https://typewriter.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?pid=32384#p32384

      re: cracking house on tab sets for SG1<br />

    2. the disintegrating tab. brake shoes !  I have seen this on SM portables too - they have the same tab. brake.  As a temporary measure, you could try filing the worst of the expansion off and re-fitting.  You can also sometimes get away with having just three brake shoes instead of four.

      via Tom Lucas (aka thetypewriterman), professional repair person at https://typewriter.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?pid=32375#p32375

    1. Olympia SG1 1953-72 cleaning (technical restoration)

      Partial/very modest teardown and cleaning of an Olympia SG1. Only beginner level. No flush of machine or real blow out.

      Interestingly he uses a steel brush to get rid of the brown adhesive where the felt used to be, but doesn't replace it.

      Also demonstration of cleaning corrosion off of screw heads with steel brush on a vice.

      Carriage work starts at 06:17. He opens it up and then gives up after a modest wipe down. He does show some

      Uses a toothpick to oil the joints, but only shows a modest portion of the process.

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