Inks and Inkers. There’s some nice, snug little shelf slots that are just perfect for portables. I’m starting to bring a few of the surplus Smith-Coronas to live in the Press Room too. There’s a few parts machines that could live here too. (:
1951 Royal Quiet De Luxe finds a home in The Press Room
Nice typeweriter. Overall it looks like it works fine. I have the same problem with letters stacking on top of each other with all my Olympias. If I go slow they work fine. The only machines in the collection with that problem.
Ahh, a whole room to fill, gradually, with typewriters and other delights.
(By the way, that Selectric II that I got for $1 is busted. A sad click-clacking came from the center of the machine and then it cease to function altogether. I think it’s for parts. And I got some ribbons and elements with it, so it was still a bargain.)
oooh, bummer. “Click-clacking then stop” might be the dreaded plastic drive gear giving out, but also just could be a belt. Ahh well, a parts machine can come in handy. For instance I consulted Bill Wahl, and he assures me that the tilt band from the $5 yard sale 721 will work in the 851, so that poor $5 fellow’s gonna end up a donor. I think the “Personal Typewriter” deserves it.
Watch out, or you’ll be learning the Byzantine working of the Selectric yourself. :D
I’m glad the QDL has a nice, new home. I felt horrible letting it sit in its case.
Nice machine, Ted! I just finished a post on my ’46 QDL and was reminded of the fun that goes with the ‘soft left margin’. That was sarcasm, by the way. Still, a great typewriter to use, despite its ‘personality’ at times.
You are really lucky with that desk! Always some extra space to put a typewriter.
I like it. And it looks like it belongs there. Nice machine.
nifty room! Nice to see the QDL with pride of place.
Yes, very attractive typewriter. Hope I come across one of these.