This sweet Torpedo Portable is a customer machine in for service. I love the creamy yellow color. The machine was skipping and needed some general cleaning. After the normal cleaning and tune up the skipping was still present. Usually a good cleaning is all you need. So what do you do? You go look at the escapement assembly to see what is up. In this case, the rocker assembly was still sluggish, the loose dog not returning crisply as it … [Read more...]
PARIS TRANSPORTATION – during the war
Mr. Montgomery’s birthday was January 26, 1922. Occasionally, I publish some of Mr. Montgomery's musings edited only for grammatical errors. I really appreciate all that he had done in his life, so this article is for Mr. Montgomery. PARIS TRANSPORTATION - during the war When the Germans abandoned Paris, they had apparently stripped the city of virtually any vehicle that could operate. According to best estimates, they took everything on … [Read more...]
Erika 10 Typewriter was a bit of a mess
This Erika 10 typewriter came in to the shop after a customer bought it online. He knew when buying it that much work was needed. The case and typewriter were filthy, yuck. When I made up the estimate I noted the paper rollers were flat, sticking keys, and many many disconnected type bars. When I opened up the machine and vacuumed out all the crap I discovered that a couple of the links and springs were missing! Well darn it. Erika got all … [Read more...]
Groma Kolibri and a tad smite of shipping damage
I like the Groma Kolibri portable machines and it is no wonder many of my collector customers have it on their wish list. This one arrived with a completely jammed escapement and a small mystery part in the bottom of the typewriter. Remember, if your machine arrives damaged, contact the seller right away and take photos if there is obvious physical damage. Often you will get your money refunded. The machine looked to be in otherwise good … [Read more...]
Underwood Number 3 from 1923
I always thought it a bit funny whenever Mr. Montgomery got in a customer machine that was so decrepit he laughed. Seriously though, every once in a while we'd get in a machine and the only thing Mr. Montgomery would put on the service ticket was NEEDS EVERYTHING. Well, that is what recently walked into the shop with this Underwood number 3 typewriter. Stored in a garage, then a shed, brought in just naked with dirt. Rust, carriage … [Read more...]
South Sound Business Magazine Typewriter Article
South Sound Business Magazine published in the November 2019 issue a very nice article about the typewriter shop. You can read it here. … [Read more...]
Remington Model 5 Streamliner is Really Sweet
This Remington Model 5 Streamliner from 1937 is from a Spokane area customer. The machine was already in very good shape, yet with age all the rubber was pretty hard. I keep in stock platens for the more common portables so I had one on the shelf. This little guy received a new platen, new paper rollers, new feet, new draw cord and a replacement right side paper holder that was broken. Also the machine received a good cleaning, … [Read more...]
Type – In; Saturday, November 16 11AM
Hello everyone. Typewriter Fever and Bremerton Office Machine Company are sponsoring our second Type-In! It is Saturday, November 16 at 11AM. All are welcome. Bring a typewriter, friends and kids. I will discuss how to easily maintain your typewriter to avoid a trip to the shop. Many are bringing typewriters to show. The event is located at 245 4th Street, Bremerton, WA on the 5th floor in the nice room at the end of the hall. We … [Read more...]
Remington Model 9 from 1937 is a Beauty
This Remington Noiseless Model 9 typewriter is a customer machine brought in for service replacing the paper rollers and platen. There is nothing as pretty as a shiny piece of industrial art and this one is a prime example. This machines carrying case is LARGE. Compare it to a Smith-Corona case. … [Read more...]
Royal 10 is very pretty
I don't normally share what I feel is the mundane. Today is an exception as this bit of boredom is some sweet eye candy. This customers Royal 10 typewriter from the year 1929 came to the shop a BIG DUST BUNNY. This gal had so much crap on and in it I had to vacuum it out twice even before a good cleaning. These Royal machines are remarkable in the ability to withstand decades of sitting around and bouncing right back into a productive … [Read more...]
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