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Typebar linkages of the Underwood Champion
Investigating the source of the squeaking-noise, looking closer at the mechanism revealed it must have been re-assembled at some point rather haphazardly. The linkages of a typewriter are meant to all...
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Adjusting shifting force on the Underwood Champion
Continuing the small fixes and adjustments on the Underwood Champion portable typewriter; now for the carriage. From what I've read, the Underwood 'Typemaster' portable should be capable of being a...
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Adjusting for uniform key pressure on the Underwood Champion typewriter
It took a while to figure out, but one of the things that made this typewriter 'uncomfortable' to type on was differing 'feel' per key. Most of the force of the downward stroke of a key is provided by...
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Cosmetic improvements, screw removed and platen of the Underwood Champion
The first polishing-up of an old typewriter is always very enjoyable and rewarding. Even this rather 'battle worn' Champion with paint-loss, scratches and parts lost is coming out looking much better.A...
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Progress for the 1939 Underwood Champion typewriter
When doing some research on the 1939 Underwood Champion portable typewriter, the "Salute to Progress" is one of the items found - an advertising booklet published by Underwood for the 1939 World's...
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A century old, new arrival
Picked up yesterday.The central paper-finger (pinkie?) just above the writing point already identifies the machine. This is the quintessential old typewriter. As my first real deviation from pre-war...
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Case lid of the Underwood 5 - structural repair, closing a broken corner-seam
This case lid of the recently arrived Underwood 5 typewriter is still in reasonably good condition. From browsing several online-ads for machines with a case, it can be seen that these lids often...
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Case of the Underwood 5 - cosmetic touch-ups
Following the structural repair, the case lid and base of the Underwood 5 typewriter have now also been 'touched-up' cosmetically.There are still spots and blemishes, but much cleaner and protected...
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An object from another era
When looking at this little item, just realized that it is very much an object, an 'artifact', from another era.This little tank wagon was bought last month to go with the toy train-set we occasionally...
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Dusty (Against better judgment - a reference and test-tinkering Underwood)
Contrary to the genuine intention to not get a reference machine, I did get another Underwood 5 typewriter as a 'reference machine'. Had not meant to get another one of these magnificent...
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A typical Underwood 5 typewriter - now cleaned-up
This magnificent typewriter cleaned up wonderfully well. Most of the nickel bits regained their shine and the whole machine looks very well for a 100 years old.The decals on the paper-table and on the...
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Parts exchange between an Underwood 5 and an Underwood 5 - platen and feed...
 The 'reference' Underwood 5 cleaned up quite well too. It types still, although the 'a'-levers are a bit wonky and the line-lock needs fixing. (A replacement for the missing set-screw for the...
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L C Smith - the ball bearing Office Machine
A small promotional booklet published by L C Smith (& Corona) of Aldwych House, London on their programme of standard office machines.The booklet explains the standard L C Smith typewriters and the...
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Something different (with a bell)
A new machine! - not a typewriter.It does however have a bell - taking off some of the body-panels revealed its position. Well hidden inside on the base of the machine.Have not yet figured out how to...
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A digital machine (with a bell)
The new arrival shown in the previous post has a carriage and even a bell - mounted on the cast-iron base-plate. The larger view from the rear with the covers off shows the bell, the input-check...
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Damage to the paint, probably of its period
Recently was acquired another Remington Portable #2 typewriter. Nothing remarkable in and of itself - these are still pretty common. Even today these regularly emerge from attics and closets to be put...
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New bits and a platen for a Remington Portable
The state of the rubber on this Remington Portable typewriter was not great. The platen was hard and e.g. the feet were 'tired'.Luckily, we have new printed feet in stock here. Also recently arrived is...
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Remington Portable with case-key and instructions (localised)
The reason to get yet another Remington Portable #2 typewriter, and a 'bog-standard' specimen at that, was that it came complete with the key to the carrying case.The second reason to get it and even...
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Just picked up...
Will be taking better pictures, but these identify the machine already!Ever since walking away from one in May '18, a machine of this type had been on the 'watch' list. Finally, actually did pick one...
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Erika M Schreibmaschine in neuwertigem Zustand
Pristine.The lacquer is truly shiny and without any damage. Likewise all the chrome is without any blemish. the decals are immaculate. The machine was not polished-up in any way, only lightly dusted...
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