via Otto Koponen at https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1w4cy0o/spool_nuts_for_olivetti_lettera_32/

via u/guneeyoufix at https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1s73hcz/sm3_did_you_know/

https://mrmrsvintagetypewriters.com/collections/typewriter-accessories-parts/products/one-spool-nut-olivetti-typewriter-lettera-22-32-44-studio-45-dora-dl-underwood-315-screw-holder

https://old.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1op26q1/olivetti_studio_42_spool_nuts_size/

DIN 466 M3 nuts fit most Olivetti Studio 42s as replacement spool nuts, but some of the earlier models use smaller ones.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TypewriterRepair/comments/1mkd2vp/olivetti_lettera_dl_thumb_nutribbon_spool_screw/

Hornbach<br /> NumPLU18772<br /> DIN 466 hoch M3 verz

The real problem with this typewriter is the loose nut behind the keyboard—that is me. —Alton Gansky

Long time lurker, first time poster...

I picked up a British branded Orga Privat 5 (circa 1931) this past week. I've repaired enough of it now that I'm sure I can get it fully functioning again. It's going to take some serious cleaning and polishing to bring it back to its original glory. It was missing the original metal spools which I'd like to try to replace with period metal ones. I'd also like to replace the spool nuts and find one missing spool cover.

The spools (my Olympia machines' spools work) and nuts may be easiest to track down if folks have suggestions for sourcing. The tougher part will be finding an original or replica black enamel ribbon cover unless someone has an Orga they're parting out. It appears that almost all of the Orgas used the same spool set up and covers (2.25 inches / 5.8mm O.D.) through most of their manufacture so the Orga Privat 1-7 and Modell 8-Modell 10 will probably work. My German is almost non-existent, or I'd start by calling shops in Europe.

Its also missing its wooden base and metal cover, but I have less hope of finding replacements for these, particularly British rebranded ones from the Durable Trading Company. I've added my example to the Typewriter Database and it appears to be the only English branded model there across multiple examplars of 10 different models of the machine from the company.

For the curious collectors, I've documented some details and photos of the machine here: https://boffosocko.com/.../acquisition-1928-1933-new.../

Post to Antique Typewriter Maintenance Group

https://www.mrmrsvintagetypewriters.com/en-us/blogs/news/which-typewriter-ribbon-do-i-need-for-my-typewriter

Lists of the primary spool types and typewriters which fit them.

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