We recently bought this Corona 3 portable, and the typewriter is from the year 1921. I like the older Corona machines. This one is serial number 400144. I think we'll put this in the queue for the apprentice to explore. I love the old … More
In the Shop
Corona 4 Purple and Gold Typewriter
This Corona 4 portable is a customer machine in for service. A purple and gold crackle finish, is perfect for that person attending the University of Washington. This typewriter is in very nice condition complete with the case and manual. The … More
We’ve Got GOLD In Them Thar Hills
I've seen plenty Royal Dreyfuss Quiet DeLuxe typewriters that are the gold metal plated anniversary edition. Well . . . in photos on the interwebs. Pretty snazzy. I've never had one actually walk into the shop until today. Our friend Ray … More
1958 Vertical Script Smith-Corona
Greg brought us this 1958 Vertical Script Smith-Corona for a new platen, paper rollers and a cleaning and tune up. I like how common the model that hides such type face delights. You don't see many Vertical Script type faces. I think … More
This 1928 Remington Typewriter has Wings
This customer machine is a hefty thirty inch wide beast. From the Mason County Historical Society, the typewriter needed a good cleaning, new rubber feet and the paper bale rollers needed replacing. It took a bit of maneuvering at the solvent … More
1941 Smith-Corona Portable Music Writer
Look at what came into the shop for service and a new platen. A 1941 Smith-Corona 3A Sterling Speedline portable typewriter with a custom music keyboard. This is well before the Music Print Corporation came into existence. People still craved … More
Typewriter Articles
Quincy Square Construction Parking
By Paul
The Quincy Square street improvement project is here. This means getting to the shop has never been easier (sarcasm inserted by you know who). When you have parked call us at 360-373-6330. We will meet you and help carry your typewriter to the shop. Here is the latest on where to park when you … More
Typewriter Service Journeyman Level update
By Paul
Recently, Griffin achieved her Journeyman level certificate! Congratulations Griffin, excellent work. … More
Typewriter Service Apprentice training update
By Paul
Mary has been with us for three months and yesterday completed the twelve week Typewriter Service Apprentice training. Congratulations Mary! Here she is with Lisa. … More