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 platen and fresh ribbon. We dismantled the machine to the type bar ring removing decades of shellacked oils. After that, the spring drum and ribbon feed was serviced, oiled and adjusted plus cleaning … [Read 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. … [Read more...]
Royal green Quiet-DeLuxe typewriter – For Sale $475
This is a really good example of a Royal green Quiet-DeLuxe typewriter from 1957. The typewriter features Canterbury type face, 10 cpi. Comes with a carrying case. AG-3524663 For Sale $475 Consign … [Read more...]
Mr. Montgomery – LIFE in the depression; 1930’s
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 1930/31 the whole country was in the poor house. However, being a little boy I was mostly unaware of this problem. I do remember riding in the car with my … [Read more...]
The 2021 Calendars are here!
The 2021 Puget Sound Typewriter Enthusiasts calendars arrived! $15 each plus free postage. Sorry they got done a bit late, yet very nicely done. Just call or email to order. … [Read more...]
An Erika Daro Portable Typewriter
This plastic covered Erika Daro portable typewriter is a customers brought in as the variable line spacer was not working, the paper feed also a bit wonky and the ribbon vibrator sticking. After a dip in our trusty sonicating water bath, the typewriter came out all nice and clean. The variable was frozen in the platen tube and once removed and degreased, started working. The paper tray was deformed preventing paper feeding and needed a bit of … [Read more...]
The Three Amigos Underwood Style
Three Underwood Standard 5 typewriters arrived in the shop the same week. So I wound up working on them at the same time. I like the really old Underwood machines for the simplicity and enjoy experiencing the changes Underwood made to this model as the years progressed. These Three Amigos are from 1909, 1916 and 1923. 1909 Underwood 5 (left typewriter in the photo) was spray oiled so needed some time getting degreased in the solvent station. I … [Read more...]
Remington Portable Model 1 Typewriter – For Sale $585
This fine and dandy Remington Portable Model 1 Typewriter is from 1938. The machine features Pica type face, 10 cpi and comes with new paper rollers and new rubber feet. Comes with a carrying case. For Sale $585 PD160333 … [Read more...]
1960 Hermes 3000 Typewriter – For Sale $585
This 1960 Hermes 3000 Typewriter features Director Pica type face, 10 cpi. Recently serviced the machine types real nice. Comes with a clam shell cover and user guide. 3031144 For Sale $585 … [Read more...]
1964 Royal Empress Typewriter – For Sale $325
This 1964 Royal Empress Typewriter features style and Elite type face, 12 cpi. This baby is like a fluffy cloud floating on your desk! MCE-11-7915563 For Sale $325 … [Read more...]
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