About this blog

This blog is about the daily activities in a busy typewriter shop. I want to share with you the many interesting people who come in here, the beautiful machines I get and most of all the great typewriter stories that people share with me!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

New Shop Video



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This late 1960's Selectric 1 is on the way to NYC.
I'm working on a Correcting Selectric 2.

A lot of repairs are done through the bottom of the machine.

I'm typecasting on my daughter's Royal Companion.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Nothing says "I Love You" on Valentine's Day Like a Typewriter


I get a lot of these Smith Corona Silent, Sterling & Standard's.

I see many of these Corona's in all colors

I sold this 1955 Olympia SM-3 to a young writer.

This Royal 10 movie prop is getting a second life.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Sometimes It Sucks Getting Older


This nice Olympia SM-3 just sold this week to a young writer.

My last two typecasts are on this beautiful 1960 Adler Tippa.



Saturday, December 24, 2011

Lots Of Typewriters Under the Tree


Here's a small sample of typewriters sold this week.

You don't see many Tab O Matics around.
This Sears Achiever sold yesterday.
A lucky young lady is going to fall in love with this beauty in the morning.
Another present under the tree.
Same for this one too.





Sunday, December 11, 2011

Are You Smarter Than A 10th Grader...From 1929











I like typing on this style machine with the keys laid out like a fan.

This is a nice view of the back

I really like this art deco style handle and plate on the case.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

The Mother of All Index Typewriters


This machine comes in a beautiful case.


You can still find these in good condition.

It is strange to figure out the letter positioning on the index.
             Please click play to watch a 1 minute video of me typing on the Mignon.




I took a little time to learn the index arrangement.

The typing cylinders and index are easy to change.



All I can say about this one is - I want this!

I still like to type on 1960's Smith Corona's