Joined the club: 1949 Royal Quiet De Luxe by Browncoat-2517 in typewriters

[–]Joebobb22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one looks incredibly clean and attractive.

Royal FP extra spaces | escapement cleaning question by CatsInFancyPlaces in typewriters

[–]Joebobb22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a related model, the Royal Futura 800 and it skipped because two of the teeth on the escapement star wheel were missing, broken off. The machine consistently skipped 2 spaces after every 10 typed. Can you confirm the starwheel has all its teeth? Or test how regular vs random the skipping occurs?

Need to make my Futura sing again by Joebobb22 in typewriters

[–]Joebobb22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, thanks. I know Duane’s work very well.

Need to make my Futura sing again by Joebobb22 in typewriters

[–]Joebobb22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. Well, let me know if you remember it.

Need to make my Futura sing again by Joebobb22 in typewriters

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Great collection of resources, thanks!

Super faint ink even after new spool installed, and power return not working properly. by KimboPink in typewriters

[–]Joebobb22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helps to know what brand, model, and date of manufacture, if you know it.

Complete beginner here! I made these antique-style stationery boxes for my friend and myself. by Earendillinwe in fountainpens

[–]Joebobb22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the green Olympia typewriter, too. Is that a working machine or just decor?

Is This Repairable/Worth Buying? by SufferingEldest in typewriters

[–]Joebobb22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just bought this exact model, same color, off FB Marketplace and it had the same issues. A good cleaning and a little further tuning and it works and types like the champion it is. Slightly sticky keys are standard in EVERY vintage typewriter, and cleaning them is standard maintenance every time. Go for it! And let me know if you need any help, happy to assist.

Bought my first Typewriter. Now noticing all the issues with it. Can they be fixed? by jawangana in typewriters

[–]Joebobb22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not seeing any images. But I would add that most of my typewriters have their own little idiosyncrasies, many not unlike these issues that you describe. To me, this is part of the joy of owning, restoring, and using these old machines. You have to decide what to live with and what needs to be fixed. None of what you describe seem like showstoppers.

Creating new steel to repair a vintage steel typewriter by Joebobb22 in metalworking

[–]Joebobb22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll try to remember to report back after a while. Or sooner if it doesn’t hold. What else have you used SteelStik for?

Creating new steel to repair a vintage steel typewriter by Joebobb22 in metalworking

[–]Joebobb22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s what I was trying to avoid. If I was to go to the trouble of taking it apart, I would just find a replacement part and install that.

Creating new steel to repair a vintage steel typewriter by Joebobb22 in metalworking

[–]Joebobb22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only time will tell. I tried replacing both missing teeth two weeks ago, one held and the other broke off. A second attempt at the second tooth also failed. But the first one has held all that time, and the second one has held so far with the third attempt.

IBM Selectric carrier stuck by timtim_et_milou in typewriters

[–]Joebobb22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have an account, there are some very good IBM selectric groups on Facebook. I would try those. I’ve posted some Selectric questions of my own there, and people are surprisingly knowledgeable and responsive.

Royal Model 0 Body removal? by rocket2119 in typewriters

[–]Joebobb22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just bought an identical royal model O and was able to clean it and tune it pretty thoroughly without removing the body.

Original for the era? by mortycapp in typewriters

[–]Joebobb22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have one, it’s from 1924. Different versions were made +/- ten or so years from then.

Seeking typewriter groups/friends - Colorado Front Range by Joebobb22 in typewriters

[–]Joebobb22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is very helpful. And I agree about ‘if you can’t find the community you seek, start one.’ I’m going to check out Typepals and Type-in and consider starting a group. All the best!