Nick brought in this Remington Monarch Pioneer, serial number C110280, from 1937. This little bit of simplicity is in top condition. Top condition means it is a Remington from the thirties, so it needed a new platen, paper rollers, feet and a drawcord (don't they all!). If you had to have a super reliable machine, with the fewest parts to go wrong, I think I found your Apocalypse machine! Seriously, all the factory connection points for … [Read more...]

My customers are a great lot. I love it when a customer stops by to spread a little joy. Often they surprise me with small tokens of their appreciation. One such customer is also a 3D printing enthusiast. I love these tiny 3D printed typewriters he brought by. They are business card holders! … [Read more...]

This Underwood 5 customer machine was brought into the shop for a well deserved refurbishment. Used well then stored for decades this typewriter is dirty, dirty, dirty! To make sure the typewriter functions well I take it apart to its basic components; type bars and segment come off, the carriage is removed, the tab assembly and ribbon feed off the machine, even the draw band. This allows a thorough inspection and removal of all … [Read more...]

This big guy was brought in for a complete cleaning, tune up and new rubber. The very worn platen was sent to J.J. Short and arrived back in perfect condition. Man those folks do great work. The metal draw band was also toast. Once opened, I discovered it was missing three type bar slugs (1/4, $ , _ ). The pound key top was broken and the ribbon reverse rod was snapped in half. A bit of solder and epoxy worked on the ribbon reverse. There … [Read more...]

This Voss A24 portable typewriter from the year 1957 was brought in for repair. The customer bought the machine using the internet and it arrived damaged. Damn, I see so many of these. Well, it is a Voss so worth getting it fixed. The carriage was rubbing, back space not working, the card guide a bit wonky and the carriage return arm bent too low to clear the typewriter. The upper and lowercase alignment was way off. I initially couldn't tell … [Read more...]

This customer Royal Portable P typewriter from 1930 came in for some much needed love. A filthy dirt bucket, the machine really needed a thorough cleaning. Because of the wood grain finish, I took all the sheet metal covers off the machine. That way I can get to all the internal components and not worry about blemishing the paint. I also cleaned and polished each panel prior to reinstallation. The ribbon vibrator was broken, … [Read more...]

This customers Tippa S typewriter from the year 1975 was in for general service. Have I told you how I like the Tippa portables? I do. Most are that dark brown plastic, very inconspicuous. This baby is BRIGHT YELLOW! I love that color. The typeface is also very readable and the machine has a QWERTZ keyboard. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

Recently I sold the new in box Olympia SM 9 typewriter from 1976. Many have asked to see the photos, and the customer who bought the machine also wanted to see photos of the unveiling. Since he asked I service the machine before shipping I have photos to share. All said the machine is in perfect, factory new condition. Even the rubber bands holding down the carriage release and carriage lock were in almost new condition. Forty year … [Read more...]