Well here we are. Another Remington portable that needs all new rubber. This is sooo the thing with these older Remington portables. The rubber stuff is just worn out. This one got the typical cleaning and tune up plus all new rubber; … More
In the Shop

1950 Royal Companion Portable in for Service
I thought you might like to see a nice Royal Companion from the year 1950. Originally called the Arrow, now it is your "Companion". Love the marketers. This one is clean and even the case is in nice shape. The typewriter came into the shop for the … More

Typewriters are Handsome and Pretty, and so is Frank
If you will allow me to gender inanimate objects. And idolize cats, always the cats. I think of typewriters as HANDSOME and PRETTY. This always runs through my mind looking at our cat Frank. I gush "Isn't he sooo pretty!" And handsome, such … More

1896 Remington No. 6 Standard
This customer typewriter is a Remington No. 6 Standard from the year 1896. In for a cosmetic cleaning for display. Well, yes this is a handsome beast. And it types. I love the wood type bar levers and the tall type bar basket. The side spools hold 1 … More

1950’s Royal QDL Typewriter with Vogue Type face in for service
This is a customers 1950's Royal QDL Typewriter with Vogue Type face. In for service. Originally shipped from Alaska April 18, 2025 via USPS, the typewriter was lost in transit as it reached the Seattle USPS hub. We helped the customer with … More

1922 Remington Standard 12 Typewriter in for Service
This is a customer machine in for a good cleaning. Such a stately beast. Boy, this one was a dirt bucket. Lisa really cleaned it up nice. From the year 1922, this typewriter features a decimal tabulator. Look at the tab stops. One, two, … More
Typewriter Articles
Ninety Nine Percent Moved
By Paul
Well. Here we are. Ninety nine percent moved to the 286 4th Street building. The old space sure looks larger without all our stuff. The only thing left is getting the drill press moved, the old HEAVY orange desk out and removing the exhaust ducting. And and and and we will meet the goal of … More
Typewriter Service Apprentice training update
By Paul
Sean has been with us for three months and today completed the twelve week Typewriter Service Apprentice training. Congratulations Sean! Here is Sean with Lisa. … More
Adler Primus, A typical service
By Paul
This Adler Primus is a customer machine in for service. We see some pretty common items with this model. Mostly related to the typewriter attaching to the bottom of the case. The rubber hold down mechanism is ALWAYS toast. Delicious, delicious toast. The rubber feet at the bottom of the case are … More
