Sunday, January 29, 2012

More Secrets of the OLIVER!!!





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Arrows indicate the screws that must be loosened to free up the variable.







Use a brass tap to gently tap the outer ring of the ratchet gear to the left. Notice the ratchet release (in the circle) is open.








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4 comments:

  1. I always learn something! thank you

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  2. Wow, that IS a secret ... and you've dramatically illustrated the difference a new platen can make. Good tlogging!

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    1. Thanks, Richard. I wonder how many Oliveristas know the secret of the Oliver's variable?

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