GETTING A NEW (TO ME) TYPEWRITER.

[petek]

Smith Corona Skywriter

 

[petek]

Remington Travel-riter Deluxe

 

[petek]

Remington Rand Deluxe model 5. The keys aren't damaged, those are glare reflections.

 

[petek]

Remington 11

 

[petek]

I can't resist picking up vintagey typewriters LOL. Nearly all of them I run across are always in fine working order. People used to take care of them considering what they cost new back then.

 

[autowasherfreak]

The Wheelwriter arrived today, and it cleaned up quit nicely. However, it has a slight problem returning to the left margin. It makes a loud screeching noise and won't return to the left margin without stopping, and it make the same noise when tab is pressed. I think it might need oiled somewhere.

 

[ovrphil]

AutoWasherFreak : There are yahoo groups for typewriter, one for the IBM selectric - I haven't joined, but it might be a starting place, if it's something you can fix yourself, someone may know how to proceed with that one.

Petek: Nice collection! I know that Hermes 3000 is very collectible and so nice to use. The SC Electric 12's are similar to my Sears Tower Constellation and Sears Electric 12..they are so easy to use. And Petek - you're the guy on the video with the two chromed Warings that I just posted a link to - 1000 watts! Love 'em both.

 

[autowasherfreak]

I'm a member of all three Selectric groups, and moderator of two. I been told to oil the rails that the carrier runs on, but that hasn't helped any.

 

[ovrphil]

I need to join one of those groups and it's a pleasure to meet you! I'm sorry the suggestion didn't work - maybe it's an overnight thing(I'm stretching the optimism).

 

[autowasherfreak]

Purring Like a Wheelwriter

I took the outer cover off, placed a few drops of oil on the back of the carrier mother, and she's working perfectly!

 

[petek]

What's the web address of the Selectric group. I have a beautiful green small model that doesn't power on. I'd like to get it going one of these days so I may as well start researching.

 

[ovrphil]

YAY! Persistence wins agains, Jim. Glad it's working now. I wish my problem was that simple; my return is stuck and if left on, the motor burning smell occurs, after a few minutes.

 

[autowasherfreak]

Phil, I'm sure will be member in the groups that can help you with your Selectric.

 

[autowasherfreak]

The key tops pop off just like they do on the Model M keyboards; took them all off and soaked them in hot water, dish soap, and a little bleach. I cleaned the case with 409. It had a metal sticker that said it was originally property of ND Department of Corrections.

 

[ovrphil]

Thank you! I submitted my request just now.
(carriage return)
Smile
(carriage-return)

 

[autowasherfreak]

I just approved you Phil.

 

[ovrphil]

Ok, I'll visit later today.....other work is calling ....thank you very much!

 

[cadman]

Pete, you might try popping the cover first, grasping the belt from the motor and rocking back and forth to try to "unstick" things. You could also pop the belt entirely and verify if the motor is running (or shot). I've also seen power switches go bad on Selectrics... -Cory

 

[gansky1]

Dangitall, now I'm going to have to find a Selectric.

Why do I come here, anyway? LOL

 

[westingman123]

Ahem, Greg...

Why, for the enabling, of course! Isn't that why we are all here?

 

[petek]

I'll give that a shot Cory.. Here it is. Love the green

 

[petek]

I think this is the last of my little collection, an Olympia, made in Japan

Nice but it doesn't have a really robust feel to it

 

[autowasherfreak]

I had an Olympia just like that, but it had some jammed and broken keys, and the local repairman wouldn't touch it :-(

 

[autowasherfreak]

Nice Selectric I!

 

[petek]

How does the Wheelwriter feel typing on it? Does it feel much different to you. My fastest typing has always been on the Selectric I. I suppose different people have different preferences. Like Cory mentioned above I never cared for machines where there's a bit of a lag.
After I posted those above saying it was my last.. I just noticed I had an office Panasonic electronic hidden in the corner which I never really tried out, along the lines of the Wheelwriter of the day.

 

[autowasherfreak]

I like the feel of the Wheelwriter, I've never really noticed any lag, but to each his own. I used a Panasonic electronic when I worked in a government office in the early 80's, it had a micro cassette drive to save documents on. I had a word processing typewriter with a black and white screen, it was a nice machine but the monitor went out on it.