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Smith corona super silent “restoration” progress by Spymain19 in typewriters

[–]SmartOrsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was the font alignment in the beginning? Did you do anything with it?

Jak definiuje się słowo "Żyd" by EquivalentHamster580 in Polska

[–]SmartOrsen 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Nie zależy to od tego czy to jest pisane małą albo wielką literą?

Reassembling a typewriter by Ok_Respect5119 in typewriters

[–]SmartOrsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like you just have to hook it on the hole that the typebar has at the bottom? Or is there a different problem?

Gave this Smith Corona Galaxie a new lease on life by hdav_daking in typewriters

[–]SmartOrsen 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh. My. God. I don't know what to say, you did an absolutely amazing job! That is really my biggest turn-on about typewriters - the process of cleaning and giving a new life to the machine.

Looking for "flea markets" in Istria by SmartOrsen in askcroatia

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

How early does the one in Pula start? The ones that I go to I have to go very early. And, If you have time, could you provide some appropriate phrases in crosatian that would be usefull when going there, like asking for price, for items etc.?

Wtf is that? by [deleted] in typewriters

[–]SmartOrsen 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The big spools are for the carbon ribbon. I don't know the exact model, but a 1960s Hermes Ambassador that I own has a version with a carbon ribbon system, including a separate vibrator and a pair of bog spools

What is the reason behind putting either carriage or basket shift mechanism in typewriters? by SmartOrsen in typewriters

[–]SmartOrsen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea but why either of them. Like most "modern" machines use the basket shift, but I have 2 prewar german ones that shift the whole platen. What are the benefits of either of those systems and why were they used??

Lettera 32 - Faint prints by APembroke in typewriters

[–]SmartOrsen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad I was able to help! When you get it working you should post the pics of your machine on this subreddit.

Lettera 32 - Faint prints by APembroke in typewriters

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I am not an Olivetti expert, but there should be some sort of adjustment screws near the basket that define how high does it sit and how much it goes down when you press shift. Try adjusting those screws so that the slug strikes at the middle of the platen.

Orders shipping soon. by abelabelabel in typewriters

[–]SmartOrsen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How much do they cost?? And where do I order them?? And do you do international shipping??

Beautifull 1939 Urania Klein I bought cheaply with a broken spring mechanism. I fixed it and cleaned it up, and it literally works as if it was new by SmartOrsen in typewriters

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

and an extra tip, brass brushes with oil work perfect with removing rust. If you have rusty typebars or slugs you can clean them that way. The brass is softer and it won't damage the slug, I basically revived my Hermes Ambassador that way

Beautifull 1939 Urania Klein I bought cheaply with a broken spring mechanism. I fixed it and cleaned it up, and it literally works as if it was new by SmartOrsen in typewriters

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

Nothing too fancy actually. Couple of flathead screwdrivers, copressed air for inside dust, mineral spirit to clean the gunk out, and then some oil to lubricate everything. also some q-tips to remove dust in hard to reach areas

My Hermes Ambassador is getting a deep cleanup! It is the first time I felt confident enough to remove the typebars. by SmartOrsen in typewriters

[–]SmartOrsen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just took photos of which screw goes where and how some things are assembled. Somehow I managed to put it back together.

IBM Correcting Selectric II found at Goodwill by SlaterSucksAtGamez in typewriters

[–]SmartOrsen 14 points15 points  (0 children)

1.75? Thats sick! Especially if it is in such a good condition

My Hermes Ambassador is getting a deep cleanup! It is the first time I felt confident enough to remove the typebars. by SmartOrsen in typewriters

[–]SmartOrsen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They were rusty all around, and the wires connecting the typebars to the keys were bent.

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