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| | chrisaldrich.wordpress.com
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| | In addition to the ton of resources (serial numbers, manuals, repair manuals, manufacturing data, typefaces, patents, etc.) provided by TypewriterDatabase.com, one of the primary features provided are the wonderful photos users upload of their typewriters. These photos have lots of uses from basic identification to showing historical conditions of machines or highlighting immaculate restoration work....This...
| | filthyplaten.com
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| | In this jet-lagged episode I visit an exhibition in a gallery in Rome, Italy, where the art of Olivetti's design, as well as the company's past and future is examined. In the Filthy Labs segment, I revisit my 2012 blog on 3D printing a typewriter. As usual, my podcast is available on iTunes podcast: Or...
| | hypothes.is
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| | [AI summary] The provided text is a collection of annotations and discussions related to typewriters, focusing on repair, restoration, collecting, and historical context. Key topics include typewriter repair techniques, tools, and maintenance, such as cleaning with solvents, adjusting type slugs, and using specific tools like the Royal Quiet De Luxe. There are mentions of notable typewriter models like the Olympia SM3, Smith-Corona series, and Royal Quiet De Luxe, as well as discussions on typewriter history, manufacturers, and the role of typewriters in literary works, such as Vladimir Nabokov's use of index cards for dictation. The text also touches on typewriter desks, restoration processes, and the community of typewriter enthusiasts and repair professio...
| | typecast.munk.org
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| [AI summary] This text is a collection of user comments and questions about typewriter repairs and adjustments, primarily focusing on alignment issues, particularly with uppercase and lowercase letter printing. The users are asking about the location of alignment screws, how to adjust them, and the direction to turn the screws (clockwise or counterclockwise) to lower or raise the uppercase letters. There are also mentions of specific typewriters like the Royal Quiet De Luxe, Underwood, Olivetti, and Hermes models. Some users have encountered problems such as the carriage not moving properly after adjustments, and others are seeking advice on accessing and adjusting the alignment screws, including the use of specific tools like a small, bent crescent wrench.