Montgomery’s father worked for Underwood Typewriters in 1902, while also working at a stationary store in Seattle. There was always a typewriter around for him to use. “I started goofing around with these machines when I was in grade school,” he said. Montgomery was first in charge of putting the ribbon on the typewriters. He learned more complex repairs, but he didn’t initially want to make it a career. “I had no intention of being a … [Read more...]

Mr. Montgomery, Bob to his friends, is a Master Craftsman of office machine repair. Bob’s particular specialty is the industrial era machine you know as the typewriter. Many of you know Mr. Montgomery as the guy who gets you back to work with little fanfare and a good repartee of additional knowledge of your favorite machine. Bob started his interest in all things mechanical at an early age. His father encouraged Bob to be useful at the … [Read more...]