tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post4687818510955633556..comments2023-07-25T10:28:16.082-07:00Comments on Welcome to the Typosphere: Post Typewriter Repair Links Herempclemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807147515549175803noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-79733399106478588872018-12-02T18:38:12.256-08:002018-12-02T18:38:12.256-08:00Here's a bit about using a wintergreen-oil-bas...Here's a bit about using a wintergreen-oil-based rubber softener to restore a platen & rollers.<br /><br />http://seldomspeedy.blogspot.com/2018/11/my-minty-fresh-corona-zephyr.htmlKent Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607372827627527450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-88384351989498623582017-12-22T07:52:11.853-08:002017-12-22T07:52:11.853-08:00Vintage and Modern Typewriter Repair Manuals:
Ope...Vintage and Modern Typewriter Repair Manuals:<br /><br /><a href="https://sellfy.com/twdb" rel="nofollow">Operation O.O.P.R.A.P. Typewriter repair PDF books</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thebookpatch.com/BookStoreResults?search=Theodore+Munk&ddl=authors" rel="nofollow">Typewriter Repair Bibles printed and coil-bound for workshop use</a>Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-70239378224205415002016-02-09T13:42:15.650-08:002016-02-09T13:42:15.650-08:00Hi All,
I have a French Remington Rand Travel-wr...Hi All, <br /><br />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)<br /><br />Thanks all, <br /><br />Sarah <br /><br />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)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060580212120647279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-80643638061829862002014-01-08T18:18:06.726-08:002014-01-08T18:18:06.726-08:00Olympia SM Tabulator Brake repair/rebuild:
I fixe...Olympia SM Tabulator Brake repair/rebuild:<br /><br />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:<br /><br />http://bucktypes.tumblr.com/post/72697974573/olympia-sm-typewriter-tabulatorAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08294352390366082059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-71165549491628521812014-01-04T17:21:21.519-08:002014-01-04T17:21:21.519-08:00Maybe we could include short video tutorials as we...Maybe we could include short video tutorials as well? See my recent post on the subject.<br /><br />http://kytyper.com/2014/01/02/typewriter-repair-school-2/Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383939064230832392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-83717922657393076972013-11-22T18:08:58.323-08:002013-11-22T18:08:58.323-08:00Replace the carriage string in your 1950′s Smith-C...<a href="http://munk.org/typecast/2013/11/21/replace-the-carriage-string-in-your-1950s-smith-corona-silent/" rel="nofollow">Replace the carriage string in your 1950′s Smith-Corona Silent!</a>Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-28967056010236814452013-11-18T04:29:57.731-08:002013-11-18T04:29:57.731-08:00Misc. notes on Burroughs:
http://writingball.blog...Misc. notes on Burroughs:<br /><br />http://writingball.blogspot.com/2013/11/burrowing-into-burroughs.htmlRichard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-39503360331615049122013-11-04T10:53:18.633-08:002013-11-04T10:53:18.633-08:00AMC/Alpina manual in English ...courtesy of Bryan ...<a href="http://bryansherwood.typepad.com/AMC%20Typewriter%20User%20Manual.pdf" rel="nofollow">AMC/Alpina manual in English</a> ...courtesy of Bryan at Kentucky TyperRob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-25148713326984350472013-10-27T16:58:50.466-07:002013-10-27T16:58:50.466-07:00http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/repai...http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/repairs-and-new-additions.html<br /><br />Remington Portable 5 carriage return lever<br /><br />Underwood Noiseless 77 feed-rollersSteve Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096720918399327814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-78513029830250077862013-10-23T16:28:01.324-07:002013-10-23T16:28:01.324-07:00Also, it might be useful to compile a list of user...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 <a href="http://typewriters.ch/typewriter_manuals.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>Rob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-6132807192980525412013-10-23T16:23:21.490-07:002013-10-23T16:23:21.490-07:00Nick, these are what come quickly to mind. Many ar...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.<br /><br />Also, a "toolbox" tag would be very useful, especially with sources.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/optima-cold-smithing.html" rel="nofollow">Cast aluminium ribbon cover repair</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/graphika-strap-repair.html" rel="nofollow">Olivetti Lexikon/Graphika metal carriage strap - repairing the hook</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/graphika-journey.html" rel="nofollow">Stripping carriage and bodywork from Olivetti Lexikon/Graphika</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/studio-44-conundrum.html" rel="nofollow">Cover removal, Olivetti Studio 44</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/studio-44-unstuck.html" rel="nofollow">Easing the non-segment-related action of an Olivetti Studio 44</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/lexikology.html" rel="nofollow">Carriage and cover removal, Olivetti Lexikon. Photo-guide</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/hermes-knob-solution.html" rel="nofollow">Improvised replacement platen knob, Hermes 3000</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/improvisation.html" rel="nofollow">Improvised pinch rollers and return lever spring, Bar-Let Model 2</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/brit-milah.html" rel="nofollow">Trimming platen rubber, Imperial Good Companion 5</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/rr1-carriage-strapped.html" rel="nofollow">Carriage strap/drawband routing, Remington Rand Model 1</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/khm-tab-problem-solved.html" rel="nofollow">Spring tension adjustment, Royal KHM</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/happy-feet.html" rel="nofollow">Replacement feet (bolt-on type), Remington Rand Model 1</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/remington-rand-mod-1-progress.html" rel="nofollow">Refurbishing the keycomb and replacing cushion on a Remington Rand Model 1</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2011/06/silver-dream-machine.html" rel="nofollow">Paint stripping, silver surfer, Underwood 4 bank. Includes materials used</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2011/06/strip-show.html" rel="nofollow">Stripping a painted wooden case, Olympia SM3</a><br /><br /><a href="http://typewriterheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/all-work-and-no-play.html" rel="nofollow">Carriage rail adjustment, Olympia SMs</a>Rob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-17429788136050073792013-10-19T07:15:27.338-07:002013-10-19T07:15:27.338-07:00Here's an old post about y very first attempt ...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: <br /><br />"Delivering a (Hermes) Baby for Dummies":<br /><br />http://idreamlo-tech.blogspot.com/2011/06/delivering-hermes-baby-for-dummies.htmlTon S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-59883413093766438602013-10-19T06:47:10.347-07:002013-10-19T06:47:10.347-07:00http://writingball.blogspot.com/2013/10/help-creat...http://writingball.blogspot.com/2013/10/help-create-great-typewriter-repair.html<br />Replacing bushings, adjusting shift tension, fixing silent carriage return, adjusting spacebar sensitivity<br />Olympia SM seriesRichard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-8542900964088132782013-10-18T09:13:00.843-07:002013-10-18T09:13:00.843-07:00http://writingball.blogspot.com/2010/10/technical-...http://writingball.blogspot.com/2010/10/technical-bulletin-no-1.html<br />Adjusting the rate of ribbon advance <br />Olympia SG1<br /><br />http://writingball.blogspot.com/2013/09/one-weird-trick-for-your-underwood.html<br />Increasing resistance on the bell mechanism<br />Underwood 5<br /><br />http://writingball.blogspot.com/search/label/Sholes%20Visible<br />Tips on restoring a Sholes Visible<br />Sholes VisibleRichard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-29803296658221835412013-10-13T11:36:49.171-07:002013-10-13T11:36:49.171-07:00This is great! I know of no additions off the top...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<br /><br />Analog Communications<br />http://dwabrenaissance.combtvarnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01482955378025954253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-50136175783638846722013-10-13T04:49:23.909-07:002013-10-13T04:49:23.909-07:00Well, here's a broad chunk of posts that conta...Well, here's a broad chunk of posts that contain some repair tips. <br /><br />http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-happy-accident-and-silly-accident.html<br /><br />http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-clean-typewriter-is-happy-typewriter.html<br /><br />http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/hey-now-hey-now-my-noiseless-is-back.html<br /><br />http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2013/03/back-from-brink-1927-bing-from-john.html<br /><br />http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2013/03/filthy-labs-ptfe-conclusion.html<br /><br />http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2012/12/polytetrafluoroethlene-n-that.html<br /><br />http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2012/11/oils-aint-oils.html<br /><br />http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/why-i-dont-smoke.html<br /><br />http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2012/10/politics-and-fixing-bijou.html<br /><br />http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com/2012/07/mystery-part-or-six-million-dollar.html<br /><br />http://filthyplaten.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/dunking-and-drying-did-it-work.html<br /><br />Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-36683771625965515782013-10-11T11:51:56.336-07:002013-10-11T11:51:56.336-07:00I'll be categorizing any "repair-centric ...I'll be categorizing any "repair-centric posts from now on my blog. for right now they're here:<br />http://munk.org/typecast/category/typewriter-repair-101/<br /><br />I've tagged four that are the most "how-to-ish":<br /><br />http://munk.org/typecast/2013/08/01/typewriter-repair-101-adjusting-vertical-typeface-alignment-carriage-shift-typewriters/<br />Typewriter Repair 101: Adjusting Vertical Typeface Alignment (Carriage-Shift Typewriters)<br /><br />http://munk.org/typecast/2013/07/30/typewriter-repair-101-adjusting-vertical-typeface-alignment-segmentbasket-shift-typewriters/<br />Typewriter Repair 101: Adjusting Vertical Typeface Alignment (Segment/Basket-Shift Typewriters)<br /><br />http://munk.org/typecast/2011/11/21/inspecting-kipling-the-noisy-noiseless/<br />Diagnosing a problem on Remington Noiseless mechanism which causes blurred type.<br /><br />http://munk.org/typecast/2011/11/24/kipling-fixed-with-video-plus-swissa-returns/<br />Fixing a problem on Remington Noiseless mechanism which causes blurred type.Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-73289805221853613102013-10-10T21:40:48.903-07:002013-10-10T21:40:48.903-07:00http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/repai...http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/repairing-ken-becketts-remington.html<br />Replacing the mainspring<br />Remington Portable 5<br /><br />http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/how-many-typewriters-can-you-fit-on.html<br />Straightening keytops<br />Remington Portable 4<br /><br />http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/lets-try-and-repair-smith-premier-10.html<br />Replacing backspace mechanism<br />Smith Premier 10A<br /><br />http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/lets-try-and-repair-smith-premier-10_16.html<br />Escapement, feed-roller assembly (part 2) and re-springing type-bars<br />Smith Premier 10A<br /><br />http://impatientsnow.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/lets-try-and-repair-smith-premier-10.html<br />Feed roller assembly (part 1)<br />Smith Premier 10A<br />Steve Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096720918399327814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771393570564645054.post-64386567444241571252013-10-10T18:37:26.332-07:002013-10-10T18:37:26.332-07:00http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2011/04/two-new-ty...http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2011/04/two-new-typewriters-usmc-hurl.html<br />Lowercase letters printing too low, related to backspace mechanism<br />Smith-Corona Electric 5TE<br /><br />http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2011/05/triumphant-typewriter-tinkererfree.html<br />Type dramatically, erratically out of alignment<br />Smith-Corona manual portables<br /><br />http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2013/06/mystery-solved-frozen-facit-starring.html<br />Fixing frozen carriage and ribbon advance with a solvent<br />Facit TP2, Facit 1620<br /><br />http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2013/06/carbon-ribbon-3000-ravishingly-red-royal.html<br />Fixing ribbon vibrator that doesn't go down or up properly<br />Hermes 3000<br /><br />http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2013/08/cubic-blue-facit-tp2.html<br />Fixing type alignment<br />Facit TP2, Facit 1620<br /><br />http://phlsphthght.blogspot.com/2013/10/three-olympia-sm234-carriage-repairs.html<br />Fixing carriage looseness, sluggishness, and stiffness<br />Olympia SM seriesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280294152270101017noreply@blogger.com