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myoldtypewriter.com
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| | | | | Despite my best intentions and proud declarations of restraint, my garage became congested with typewriters last week and every surface was covered with machines and tools and manuals. On St. Patrick's Day, in the parking lot of a McDonald's in Germantown, MD, I once again met up with my dealer-ahem, my source of broken typewriters.... | |
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hypothes.is
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| | | | | [AI summary] The provided text is a collection of annotations and discussions related to typewriters, their repair, restoration, and use. It includes mentions of specific models like the Royal Quiet De Luxe, Smith-Corona, and Olympia SM3, as well as repair techniques, tools, and historical context. There are also references to typewriter collecting, maintenance, and even a mention of Nabokov using index cards for dictation while his wife types. | |
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typewriterreview.com
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| | | | | Olympia SM3 DeLuxe (1955) The Olympia SM3 is a reliable workhorse, from a solid body construction to keys that provide good response and feedback. When you first sit at this thing, you marvel at the beauty and how it exudes a certain egalitarian work ethic. These machines were meant for typing -- lots of typing.... | |
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munk.org
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| | | [AI summary] The provided text is a collection of user questions and comments about typewriter repair, specifically focusing on alignment adjustments for uppercase and lowercase letters. It includes various models such as the Remington, Royal, Underwood, and Olivetti typewriters. Users are seeking guidance on locating adjustment screws, understanding the direction of turns (clockwise or counterclockwise), and troubleshooting issues like faded or misaligned characters. Some users have successfully adjusted their typewriters, while others are still struggling with the process. The text also mentions resources like PDF manuals and online guides, as well as some user experiences with damaged screws or locknuts. Overall, the community is actively engaged in shari... | ||
