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Almost all rubber parts are susceptible to deterioration simply due to time. This includes platens, feed rollers, grommets, bumper pads, and feet. | Almost all rubber parts are susceptible to deterioration simply due to time. This includes platens, feed rollers, grommets, bumper pads, and feet. | ||
| − | 3D printing in TPU can provide suitable replacements for some parts. | + | 3D printing in TPU can provide suitable replacements for some rubber parts. |
| − | A list of 3D files for parts can be found at https://3dtypewriterparts.com/. | + | A list of 3D files for parts organized by Theodore Munk can be found at https://3dtypewriterparts.com/. |
More parts can be searched for by using the 3D model search engine at https://www.yeggi.com/q/typewriter/. | More parts can be searched for by using the 3D model search engine at https://www.yeggi.com/q/typewriter/. | ||
Parts made by user @dairyking98 can be found at his shared Google Drive folder for typewriter models [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pVLITL2bLyRKO1w-4m81LspZL9EprqMy here]. | Parts made by user @dairyking98 can be found at his shared Google Drive folder for typewriter models [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pVLITL2bLyRKO1w-4m81LspZL9EprqMy here]. | ||
Revision as of 22:57, 11 March 2022
Metal Parts
Most often, metal parts that have failed need to be sourced from parts machines or machined by a machinist or machine shop.
Rubber & Plastic Parts
Almost all rubber parts are susceptible to deterioration simply due to time. This includes platens, feed rollers, grommets, bumper pads, and feet.
3D printing in TPU can provide suitable replacements for some rubber parts.
A list of 3D files for parts organized by Theodore Munk can be found at https://3dtypewriterparts.com/.
More parts can be searched for by using the 3D model search engine at https://www.yeggi.com/q/typewriter/.
Parts made by user @dairyking98 can be found at his shared Google Drive folder for typewriter models here.
