Recently, a long time customer of Mr. Montgomery stopped by with an early model Selectric machine for service. He said it hadn't seen service for a little while. Yep, it needed a bit of deferred maintenance. He was not willing to have the machine … More
In the Shop
Remington Noiseless 7 Portable Dirt Bucket
You know those adorable before and after puppy pet rescue photos you see on the interwebs? This Remington Noiseless Model Seven reminded me of those. The machine came in for service filthy, bad feet, flat paper rollers, the works. It just … More
Smith-Corona Typewriter with Speech-Riter Type Face
The most unassuming typewriters come into the shop and delight me with pleasant surprises. This customer's Smith-Corona Classic 12 Typewriter is in the shop for some general service and a new J. J. Short platen. I love the enormous and tall … More
Mouse nest damage on a Hermes Standard 8 from 1959
This customer machine was brought in with totally stoved up type bars. Upon inspection, a mouse nest appears! Years of the high life living in this Hermes Standard 8 from 1959 really must have been fun. Rust, corrosion, nest debris, and the smell … More
Smith-Corona Sterling with Numode #61 type face is nice
This customer machine came in for general cleaning and a tune up. I love the different type faces typewriters present and this Smith-Corona Sterling comes with Numode #61 type face (9 cpi). You never know what you find on a typewriter hunt and … More
Smith Premier No. 2 from 1896
This is a customer's machine brought in for an overhaul. I like that this Smith Premier No. 2, serial number 13366, is from 1896. The typewriter still has the wood base and sheet metal cover. The typewriter received new rubber feet, new … More