reply to u/NoFace125 at https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1vb701u/thoughts_on_3d_printed_parts_on_typewriters/

I've heard mixed things on 3-D printed platens and there aren't many out there from what I've seen/heard.

I've seen lots of broken spacebars, though never run across a 3-D printed one.

As for the platen knobs on the Hermes 3000, they're probably one of the most commonly broken parts of any typewriter out there, and I've seen dozens of variations of printed knobs for those. It's almost like you don't own a real Hermes 3000 unless you've replaced the knobs on it.

Milton Solomon reports having used a resin 3D printed platen at 95A duro.

I Hate Modern Desks... So I Built This. by Morley Kert

https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1u03qli/hermes_3000_2nd_gen_made_new_knobs_3d_printed_but/

Royal Futura 800 Case Handles<br /> https://www.tbwritersplus.com/product-page/royal-futura-800-case-handles

via https://www.reddit.com/r/Typewriter_parts/comments/1t1y9a2/royal_futura_800_case_handles/<br /> Originally offered on May 2, 2026

The plastic handles on Royal Futura Cases are almost always broken and/or missing. TB Writers Plus began offering a plastic replacement handle in May 2026 for $35.00.

Remington Rand Portable 5 typewriter spool covers<br /> https://makerworld.com/en/models/762248-remington-rand-portable-5-typewriter-spool-covers#profileId-697034

via https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1tvv2md/3d_printed_spool_covers/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/705152958470148/posts/1255009756817796/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1794856020751839/posts/4430134563890625

Saving for the commentary on the Brooksaw Antiques platen recovery using 3-D printing.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/318200812265

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TypewriterCollectors/posts/10163311006014678/

Some interesting 3-D printing advice for replacement typewriter feet here.

Zach Hubbird recommends using a filament dryer and Shore A 85 (or lower) TPU from Siraya Tech as 95A isn't great. Many feel that 95A isn't as "grippy".

Erik Bruchez also recommends 85A while Marty Morren suggests 70A and is contemplating sourcing 60A in the future.

https://www.printables.com/model/753729-typewriter-carriage-release-lever-smith-corona-ele

https://torontotypewriters.com/products/black-dog-typewriter-ribbon-black-cotton

Holy shit, their typewriter ribbon is expensive! $21.00?!? They are giving you what look like 3-D printed spools with it, so that's where a lot of the value proposition is hiding.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1470635-remington-typewriter-ribbon-spools

Making Tab Stops for an LC Smith Typewriter : 3 Steps - Instructables<br /> by [[Instructables]]<br /> accessed on 2025-10-30T11:30:29

via Aaron Mitchell at https://www.facebook.com/groups/705152958470148/posts/1102482705403836/

Typewriter Typebar Holding Rack by grifter7 - Thingiverse<br /> by [[grifter7]] on [[Thingiverse.com]]<br /> accessed on 2025-10-22T10:26:22

Tool: Typebar Sorting Rack

https://www.typewriterfeet.com/<br /> Antony Valoppi

https://github.com/joshshapiro/Selectric_III_typeballs

via https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1mgu936/3d_printable_ibm_selectriciii_96char_ball_support/

IBM Wheelwriter keyboard height adjustment lever 3d printed replacement (Free download)

via https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1m6c63h/ibm_wheelwriter_keyboard_height_adjustment_lever/

https://www.printables.com/model/1338443-olympia-sm2sm3sm4-frame-bushing-and-washer/files

https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1lkpl2c/3dprinted_olympia_sm_frame_bushings/

see also: https://www.printables.com/model/1338443-olympia-sm2sm3sm4-frame-bushing-and-washer/files

Searching printables.com, thingaverse.com, and makerworld.com might unearth other printable rubber typewriter parts like feet. (Be sure to search for singular and plural versions: i.e. "foot" and "feet".) Etsy and Ebay searches might uncover others who make and sell the feet you're looking for.

edited reply for: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705152958470148/posts/1013945174257590/

Remington Portable Typewriter replacement feet: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1397399-remington-portable-typewriter-replacement-feet#profileId-1448637

via https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1khvzqb/3d_printed_replacement_feet_for_remington_portable/

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7028076

via https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1ke4xfw/3d_printed_underwood_standard_portable_4bank/

https://www.printables.com/model/1277687-underwood-portable-4-bank-typewriter-replacement-f

Found via https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1k8lh2v/i_designed_a_3dprintable_replacement_spool_cap/

https://www.printables.com/model/1277700-underwood-portable-typewriter-ribbon-spool-cap-thi

Found via https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1k8lh2v/i_designed_a_3dprintable_replacement_spool_cap/

Olympia Typewriter Spacers 3D printed with TPU Filament by [[Subham Kumar]]

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7009800

https://www.thingiverse.com/etkaar/collections/43102335/things

Relevant content in the unit: Unit 3.2, Acquiring Essential Knowledge, What types of content can be CC-licensed, suggested additional content (related to both paragraphs in current content).

While the primary purpose of this paper is about 3-D printing, this resource is a great overview of copyright law related to electronic files, whether they be photographs or the files for a 3-D printing project.

This is an especially good resource for those interested in specific examples of the delineation of the functional, non-copyrightable aspect of a work and the artistic expression, copyrightable aspects of a work.

Connection to "3-D print your way to freedom and prosperity." Where as 3-D printing is an imaginative intervention.

President Obama believed that tools like 3-D printing would be very useful for things we do in our everyday lives.

3-D printing is the process of creating an object that is new, by breaking something down and then fabricating it into something of use. This process is very convenient and fast. Unlike the Haltman's essay this discusses the effects of 3-D printing on both social and economical scales.