tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917122261527349503.post6335050968585247340..comments2021-09-27T09:37:19.581-06:00Comments on pardon my paradox: Olympia SM-7 - Repairspaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877492628206201961noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917122261527349503.post-5830917455892147312021-09-27T09:37:19.581-06:002021-09-27T09:37:19.581-06:00This is a ridiculously late follow up, 9 years lat...This is a ridiculously late follow up, 9 years later.... but in a Typewriter group on facebook - someone else had the same issue.<br /><br />The thread of discussion revealed it is likely not the fracture causing the issue, but the CORK inserts that swell over time . The recommend using epoxy/JB Weld to repair the fracture, and then sanding down the cork a tiny bit.<br /><br />I honestly can't remember how badly fractured mine were, but I <i>did</i> keep them, so will need to relook at them. Haven't used it much, so if there is a concern, no damage has been done at least.<br />Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917122261527349503.post-68865991906037458182012-03-10T18:27:20.442-07:002012-03-10T18:27:20.442-07:00ooh, please post photos! It must be wonderful to b...ooh, please post photos! It must be wonderful to be able to handcraft replacement typewriter parts at home (:<br /><br />Welcome to the Typosphere!Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.com