foufymaus

Congrats on the machine, I have that same model olympia it's an SM3, there is a small issue with the small round rubber between the body and the feet of those machines, it's an easy fix with a quick trip to the hardware store. I too also have a Montgomery Ward Signature machine. Mine is just a basic zigzag with no cams. So you're lucky!

try here for your first stop on the typewriter tour: http://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/

here's my album of my SM3 typewriter: http://imgur.com/a/zJg6s
You can buy ribbons at office depot or office max, they take a standard 2 inch ribbon spool. Usually between 5 and 10 bucks.

In this photo: http://i.imgur.com/yqFKt6H.jpg you can see the gasket that had to be replaced, it is the black one photoed it keeps the floating body off the base of the body (the gray/green) and prevents the carriage from dragging against the body.

now... if ya wanna get fancy with inks... There's these awesome colored ribbons that will fit. http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Type...955094&sr=1-11

Sunflowerzz

Thanks Joe, No I won't leave out, I might be able to squeeze it into the Cargo Trailer, I will go talk to hubby. You all are making me want to keep it...

Sunflowerzz

Okay, you all made me feel the need to keep it.. we just cleaned out a space large enough for it in the cargo trailer and will put it in there until we finish redoing our home. Hopefully I will find a place for it inside my home or in my studio...Thanks everyone.

pw6

Wow wish I was close enough for that one.. lovely...

Sunflowerzz

Foufymaus Thank you so much for all of that info. I need it terribly. I will have to rest tomorrow but Tuesday I can start cleaning it up. Thank you. I also will check out all of your links. I am excited. it's my first typewriter...hopefully my only typewriter!

oldsewnsew

here, one comes in, one goes out... no room at the inn.

foufymaus

lol good luck on the only typewriter thing. My SM3 started it, now i have 5... *hangs head* and the sewing machines... *shrugs* I'm a lost cause.

Sunflowerzz

I REALLY need to do this! It will be my new Years Resolution from now on...

manicmike

Me too: Had to get rid of a huge load of stuff just today to get the "new" Singer 96K into the shed.

Rann

I love the desk but S GA to N CA is just a little too far.