This customer Royal Portable P typewriter from 1930 came in for some much needed love. A filthy dirt bucket, the machine really needed a thorough cleaning. Because of the wood grain finish, I took all the sheet metal covers off the … More

This customers Tippa S typewriter from the year 1975 was in for general service. Have I told you how I like the Tippa portables? I do. Most are that dark brown plastic, very inconspicuous. This baby is BRIGHT YELLOW! I love that … More

This family heirloom came into the shop dragging its owner along. It survived years of storage by the liberal application of spray oil. What?! Did I just say something positive about spraying oil everywhere? Nope, just your imagination, now let's … More

This Adler Universal 20 typewriter is a customer's, and in for slow key action and the ribbon vibrator is stuck. Well actually, the ribbon vibrator was completely disconnected. It took removing the anvil and gently forming things back into submission … More

Recently I sold the new in box Olympia SM 9 typewriter from 1976. Many have asked to see the photos, and the customer who bought the machine also wanted to see photos of the unveiling. Since he asked I service the machine before shipping I … More

I love getting machines in to service that you don't see often. Take this Blickensderfer Number 8 typewriter from 1910. The customer's machine is a well preserved typewriter complete with the wood case. It needed removal of decades of … More