Bremerton Office Machine Company – Typewriter Specialist

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

Nice Patria Portable Typewriter

This customer machine is a Patria portable typewriter with a Swiss key board. The typewriter was brought in for general cleaning and a tune up. This machine puts really nice print on paper. Enjoy the photos. … More

Mr. Montgomery – LIFE in the depression; 1930’s

January 27, 2021 By Paul

Occasionally, I publish some of Mr. Montgomery's musings edited only for grammatical errors. Since it was Mr. Montgomery's birthday this week, here is another of his reflections of earlier times. LIFE in the depression 1930’s The great stock market debacle happened in October 1929, and by … More

What does it mean to be a Repair Person?

October 4, 2020 By Paul

Have you ever thought of going to Typewriter Tech School? I often chat with customers about why I enjoy repairing stuff. Every so often someone will ask if they can hang out or volunteer to learn how to commune with typewriters. Heck yes! I love sharing what I know. So what do I really do here in … More

Corona Portable 3 and 4 Platen Knobs

May 21, 2020 By Paul

I've been on a platen knob hunt lately. My interest in making platen knobs has peaked as several machines have come into the shop with broken and missing knobs. I buy many 3D printed knobs and continue to encourage folks to produce and sell them. I'll keep buying them! For the knob that doesn't … More

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