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this post was submitted on 28 Jun 2025
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That's IMO the principal problem with typewriter restoration. But to restore the platen seems possible without exotic tools, if you have time and patience.
There's a tutorial on YouTube, and it looks almost easy when he does it… but I doubt it is that easy in real life. The seasoned collector from the YouTube channel Just My Typewriter had troubles with feed rollers in one of her videos: if she had troubles, I fear to try, but I'm not very competent.
The other option is to send the platen to a professional. But that will cost you quite a lot, I think. I heard that JJ Short was good.
Me, I generally just accept the hardness. The trick you described to use two sheets of paper seems enough.
This is really helpful! Thank you!
I definitely want to try out the heat shrink wrap. I think that best preserves the original machine. Plus, if I muck it up, I should still be able to cut it off.
You're welcome :-)
If you try, come tell us how it turned out!