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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Post Typewriter Repair Links Here

I'm going to go ahead and get started gathering information, as it is never too early to do so. We are definitely going to have to set up a day and time to run a Google Hangout, or set up a forum of some kind, to work out what to do after the information is gathered and set up in a primitive webpage. It's imperative to archive each submission as links and blogs aren't permanent, and I will be doing that as they are submitted. I also had some basic ideas for tagging the submissions by manufacturer, model, and repair type.

Scour your own blogs/sites for repairs! If each of us does a fraction of the work, it will be simpler for me (!) and progress faster. If you don't have much time to do so, just including the link will be fine. If you have more time, also include a little about the submission, as in this example:

http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2013/06/mystery-solved-frozen-facit-starring.html (plain text link)
Fixing frozen carriage and ribbon advance with a solvent (repair/adjustment description)
Facit TP2, Facit 1620 (if machine specific, manufacturer and models)
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19 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 10, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2011/04/two-new-typewriters-usmc-hurl.html
    Lowercase letters printing too low, related to backspace mechanism
    Smith-Corona Electric 5TE

    http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2011/05/triumphant-typewriter-tinkererfree.html
    Type dramatically, erratically out of alignment
    Smith-Corona manual portables

    http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2013/06/mystery-solved-frozen-facit-starring.html
    Fixing frozen carriage and ribbon advance with a solvent
    Facit TP2, Facit 1620

    http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2013/06/carbon-ribbon-3000-ravishingly-red-royal.html
    Fixing ribbon vibrator that doesn't go down or up properly
    Hermes 3000

    http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2013/08/cubic-blue-facit-tp2.html
    Fixing type alignment
    Facit TP2, Facit 1620

    http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2013/10/three-olympia-sm234-carriage-repairs.html
    Fixing carriage looseness, sluggishness, and stiffness
    Olympia SM series

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  2. Steve SnowOctober 10, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/repairing-ken-becketts-remington.html
    Replacing the mainspring
    Remington Portable 5

    http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/how-many-typewriters-can-you-fit-on.html
    Straightening keytops
    Remington Portable 4

    http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/lets-try-and-repair-smith-premier-10.html
    Replacing backspace mechanism
    Smith Premier 10A

    http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/lets-try-and-repair-smith-premier-10_16.html
    Escapement, feed-roller assembly (part 2) and re-springing type-bars
    Smith Premier 10A

    http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/lets-try-and-repair-smith-premier-10.html
    Feed roller assembly (part 1)
    Smith Premier 10A

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  3. TedOctober 11, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    I'll be categorizing any "repair-centric posts from now on my blog. for right now they're here:
    http://munk.org/typecast/category/typewriter-repair-101/

    I've tagged four that are the most "how-to-ish":

    http://munk.org/typecast/2013/08/01/typewriter-repair-101-adjusting-vertical-typeface-alignment-carriage-shift-typewriters/
    Typewriter Repair 101: Adjusting Vertical Typeface Alignment (Carriage-Shift Typewriters)

    http://munk.org/typecast/2013/07/30/typewriter-repair-101-adjusting-vertical-typeface-alignment-segmentbasket-shift-typewriters/
    Typewriter Repair 101: Adjusting Vertical Typeface Alignment (Segment/Basket-Shift Typewriters)

    http://munk.org/typecast/2011/11/21/inspecting-kipling-the-noisy-noiseless/
    Diagnosing a problem on Remington Noiseless mechanism which causes blurred type.

    http://munk.org/typecast/2011/11/24/kipling-fixed-with-video-plus-swissa-returns/
    Fixing a problem on Remington Noiseless mechanism which causes blurred type.

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  4. Scott KOctober 13, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    Well, here's a broad chunk of posts that contain some repair tips.

    http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-happy-accident-and-silly-accident.html

    http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-clean-typewriter-is-happy-typewriter.html

    http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/hey-now-hey-now-my-noiseless-is-back.html

    http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2013/03/back-from-brink-1927-bing-from-john.html

    http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2013/03/filthy-labs-ptfe-conclusion.html

    http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2012/12/polytetrafluoroethlene-n-that.html

    http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2012/11/oils-aint-oils.html

    http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/why-i-dont-smoke.html

    http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2012/10/politics-and-fixing-bijou.html

    http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2012/07/mystery-part-or-six-million-dollar.html

    http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/dunking-and-drying-did-it-work.html

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  5. btvarnerOctober 13, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    This is great! I know of no additions off the top of my head. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help in this effort. Bruce

    Analog Communications
    http://dwabrenaissance.com

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  6. Richard POctober 18, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    http://writingball.blogspot.com/2010/10/technical-bulletin-no-1.html
    Adjusting the rate of ribbon advance
    Olympia SG1

    http://writingball.blogspot.com/2013/09/one-weird-trick-for-your-underwood.html
    Increasing resistance on the bell mechanism
    Underwood 5

    http://writingball.blogspot.com/search/label/Sholes%20Visible
    Tips on restoring a Sholes Visible
    Sholes Visible

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  7. Richard POctober 19, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    http://writingball.blogspot.com/2013/10/help-create-great-typewriter-repair.html
    Replacing bushings, adjusting shift tension, fixing silent carriage return, adjusting spacebar sensitivity
    Olympia SM series

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  8. Ton S. October 19, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Here's an old post about y very first attempt to repair a typewriter. Perhaps this can serve as an encouragement for newbies with a Hermes Baby:

    "Delivering a (Hermes) Baby for Dummies":

    http://idreamlo-tech.blogspot.com/2011/06/delivering-hermes-baby-for-dummies.html

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  9. Rob BowkerOctober 23, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Nick, these are what come quickly to mind. Many are more renovation/refurb projects and improvisation than actual mechanics, but they should have a place too.

    Also, a "toolbox" tag would be very useful, especially with sources.

    I'd like to start with one of my favourites, a bike wheel spoke. Perfect for reaching under a carriage to hook-up an unhooked strap.

    Cast aluminium ribbon cover repair

    Olivetti Lexikon/Graphika metal carriage strap - repairing the hook

    Stripping carriage and bodywork from Olivetti Lexikon/Graphika

    Cover removal, Olivetti Studio 44

    Easing the non-segment-related action of an Olivetti Studio 44

    Carriage and cover removal, Olivetti Lexikon. Photo-guide

    Improvised replacement platen knob, Hermes 3000

    Improvised pinch rollers and return lever spring, Bar-Let Model 2

    Trimming platen rubber, Imperial Good Companion 5

    Carriage strap/drawband routing, Remington Rand Model 1

    Spring tension adjustment, Royal KHM

    Replacement feet (bolt-on type), Remington Rand Model 1

    Refurbishing the keycomb and replacing cushion on a Remington Rand Model 1

    Paint stripping, silver surfer, Underwood 4 bank. Includes materials used

    Stripping a painted wooden case, Olympia SM3

    Carriage rail adjustment, Olympia SMs

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  10. Rob BowkerOctober 23, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Also, it might be useful to compile a list of user manuals in one place. I always send pdfs of any I get to Shordzi as he has a good collection online. Of course, they are often of little practical value but a centralised resource would be an ideal repository for them. They are all here

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  11. Steve SnowOctober 27, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/repairs-and-new-additions.html

    Remington Portable 5 carriage return lever

    Underwood Noiseless 77 feed-rollers

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  12. Rob BowkerNovember 4, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    AMC/Alpina manual in English ...courtesy of Bryan at Kentucky Typer

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  13. Richard PNovember 18, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    Misc. notes on Burroughs:

    http://writingball.blogspot.com/2013/11/burrowing-into-burroughs.html

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  14. TedNovember 22, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Replace the carriage string in your 1950′s Smith-Corona Silent!

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  15. BryanJanuary 4, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Maybe we could include short video tutorials as well? See my recent post on the subject.

    http://kytyper.com/2014/01/02/typewriter-repair-school-2/

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  16. UnknownJanuary 8, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    Olympia SM Tabulator Brake repair/rebuild:

    I fixed a frozen tabulator brake in my Oly SM7. It's the same idea in most of the SM line of Olympias. Here are some pics and more description:

    http://bucktypes.tumblr.com/post/72697974573/olympia-sm-typewriter-tabulator

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  17. UnknownFebruary 9, 2016 at 1:42 PM

    Hi All,

    I have a French Remington Rand Travel-writer (which I adore!) and my housemate accidentally closed the lid shut and broke the lever. As I have nothing to compare it to it's quite difficult to figure out what has gone wrong. The lever is still attached but loose and not moving the roller (the tension is gone completely from the level and can be moved at alternative angles). I have located a small metal spring / coil which I feel is the culprit to my issue (but cannot figure out where it should be) . My friend is a common poster on Reddit and will be posting a bit more detail (with a video and pictures) shortly. I would really appreciate some input on this one! (I will link the thread once published)

    Thanks all,

    Sarah

    P.S. I have the original booklet (although quite possibly it is in French - but if anybody would like a copy just let me know)

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  18. TedDecember 22, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    Vintage and Modern Typewriter Repair Manuals:

    Operation O.O.P.R.A.P. Typewriter repair PDF books

    Typewriter Repair Bibles printed and coil-bound for workshop use

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  19. Kent PetersonDecember 2, 2018 at 6:38 PM

    Here's a bit about using a wintergreen-oil-based rubber softener to restore a platen & rollers.

    http://seldomspeedy.blogspot.com/2018/11/my-minty-fresh-corona-zephyr.html

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