Bremerton Office Machine Company

Remington 16 Dirt Bucket Deluxe

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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 move on. It needed EVERYTHING! Once cleaned, I discovered that dirty old oil hid decades of rust. I had to remove the type bars and segment just to get some key action. The front … [Read more...]

Underwood 4 Bank For Sale $325

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This Underwood 4 bank portable typewriter is a 1936 model. Recently serviced and has a reconditioned case and new feet. Pica typeface, 10 cpi. This machine has left margin stop, no back space, no right margin stop and manual ribbon reverse. Such luxury! E957208 For Sale $325   Consign Hemmann … [Read more...]

L.C. Smith #8 Standard with Original Shipping Crate – For Sale $495

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This L.C. Smith #8 Standard typewriter from the year 1921 is in very good shape. It even comes with the original shipping crate. I love how the crate has “Ball Bearing Long Wearing” on the side. This machine and crate is a consignment and here is what is known about the L. C. Smith as related to me by the current owner. The original owner was born in 1904 in Covington, Kentucky. She went away to College at the University of Maine in … [Read more...]

Modern Tools

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It is unsurprising I use quite a variety of hand tools servicing and repairing machines. Many are legacy tools no longer manufactured. I know many of you are typewriter enthusiasts and enjoy working on your own machines. This article is for you. For vintage tools, antique shops and online auction sites are your scourge. Read any of the typewriter forums and folks salivate at the chance to own forming tools. Those speciality tools are a … [Read more...]

Underwood 4 Bank For Sale $325

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This Underwood 4 bank portable typewriter is a 1936 model. Recently serviced and has a reconditioned case and new feet. Pica typeface, 10 cpi. This machine has left margin stop, no back space, no right margin stop and manual ribbon reverse. Such luxury! E957208 For Sale $325   Consign Hemmann … [Read more...]

Olympia Socialite – For Sale $325

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This Olympia Socialite from the year 1958 (model SF) has been recently serviced. The machine features Pica type face, 10 cpi. The ribbon cover, on the right side, is a bit scuffed. The photo does not do it justice. Comes with a plastic clamshell cover. 5-134663 For Sale $325   Consign Hemmann … [Read more...]

Adler 20 is a typing Monster!

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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 before the ribbon vibrator was feeling like itself again. The card guide wire also needed a bit of attention. A modest machine, weighing in at 34 pounds, will consume every inch of your work … [Read more...]

Oliver Typewriter Wood Ribbon Hubs

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I've often thought that I too could make those wood Oliver typewriter ribbon spool hubs. Lately, every time I want to buy just the hubs, my supplier is out of stock. My first attempt is adequate and fits nicely. The final product will use a GREEN tack to hold the ribbon. … [Read more...]