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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Even more SECRETS of THE OLIVER





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A sample of the bad type even with the newly installed platen.






Position of the adjustment that changes tilt of the carriage.







Fresh from Ames - A new platen and feed rollers for the Oliver 11.








My Ollie 11, happy with its new platen!






6 comments :

  1. Wow, good sleuthing!

    It is very satisfying to figure out an adjustment like this that makes such a difference.

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    1. Oh, definitely, it is! Actually makes me feel like I know what I'm doing!

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  2. Long live the Oliver, and its most ardent defender!

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  3. There's nothing quite so satisfying as new rubber on your machine, is there? (:

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    1. Err ... a-hem ... uh, well, no, there isn't. I guess I left myself open for that one!

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