Bremerton Office Machine Company

My QDL has been Taken! Apart that is . . .

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I applaud all of you who venture into cleaning and repairing your machines. I always hope working on typewriters sparks greater interest. When a customer comes to me confessing failure at working on their typewriter and brings it to me for service I empathize. Heck I fail all the time. You, my loyal customer, know I cannot repair everything. So when this dismantled Royal Companion (Quiet DeLuxe) came to the shop I was glad they did not … [Read more...]

Olivetti Studio 44 from 1956 – For Sale $435

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I like the light brown Olivetti typewriters. The machine came to the shop along with a brand new in the box Olympia SM9. This is a nicely preserved Studio 44 from the year 1956 with Elite typeface, 11 cpi. The type impression is very crisp and like all Studio 44 machines has a good solid feel. Check out the Danish sticker behind the carriage. The case is a classy red that really shows off the light brown … [Read more...]

Olympia SM9 Typewriter, New in Box – For Sale $1,500

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This Olympia SM9 typewriter is new in the box, never opened. If the logo on the box is correct, this is the more modern version. This consignment is from a customer whose mother owned an Olivetti Studio 44 from the Netherlands, moved to the Northwest and ordered a new Olympia typewriter in 1976. When it arrived, she continued to use the Olivetti and the Olympia was never opened. The machine is for sale unopened, hence all the pictures … [Read more...]

Red is for Apples and Typewriters

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Remember that IBM Selectric I painted orange? This beauty is Apple Red! Feast your eyes on this clean bright typewriter. I'm learning the techniques to create a good finish. The IBM typewriters are a cast alloy and there is a reason IBM painted them with a textured finish. The castings are not close to having a smooth baseline. That textured paint hides many imperfections. Each machine I paint is a hoot. … [Read more...]

Red Remington Two Tone

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I don't get in the shop too many two tone Remington machines. I thought you might like a gander at one. It is a customer machine in for a well needed cleaning and a really stuck key. It turns out the key lever was bent and hanging up in the front comb. A bit of patient tweaking and it was freed. Nicely preserved decals.   … [Read more...]

IBM Selectric 1 for sale – $375

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This is a very good example of an IBM Selectric that takes regular nylon ribbon. I like the black color. It has been recently serviced and types great. Comes with a spare type ball and a spare ribbon cartridge. It is a nice small Selectric with an 11 inch platen, perfect for the home. 21-9453902 Local pick up only.     Consign Hemmann … [Read more...]