https://www.facebook.com/groups/TypewriterCollectors/posts/10163548413634678/

大多数人可能认为人工智能在办公室工作中的应用仅限于数据处理，但作者提出，多智能体工具甚至可以用于研究工作，如文献搜索和实验设计。

via Nashville Typewriter at https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1srashb/handheld_alternative_to_canned_air/?sort=old

These Writing Devices Changed How I Write (7 Tested)<br /> by BYOK

这一简短的发布声明背后，可能暗示着AI视频生成技术已经达到了一个新阶段，不再满足于简单的生成任务，而是向更专业、更复杂的创作工具演进。这种转变反映了AI技术从'可用'到'专业'的质变过程。

这一表述揭示了一个令人惊讶的事实：AI工具正在从'执行单一任务'向'理解复杂创作流程'转变。这表明AI不再仅仅是内容生成工具，而是开始具备对整个创作过程的系统理解，这是AI创作能力进化的一个重要里程碑。

这一洞见暗示了Figma for Agents与现有AI编程工具的协同效应，表明设计系统与代码生成工具的整合将显著提升开发流程的连贯性。这反映了AI在设计和开发领域融合的更大趋势，以及打破设计与代码之间壁垒的重要性。

令人惊讶的是：𝕏官方推出了名为'Xurl'的新CLI工具来替代年久失修的'twurl'，这一决策表明𝕏正在积极修复其开发者工具生态。选择Go语言编写可能暗示了𝕏对性能和效率的重视，同时也反映了开发者工具维护的常见挑战。

令人惊讶的是：MiniMax M2.7在处理Office套件(Excel/PPT/Word)的复杂编辑任务时表现出色，能够更好地处理多轮修改和高保真编辑。这表明AI已经超越了简单的文本生成，能够理解和执行复杂的办公软件操作，可能会彻底改变人们使用Office软件的方式，从手动操作转向AI辅助的智能工作流程。

令人惊讶的是：OpenAI团队使用Go编写的Victoria Stack工具链来构建本地开发环境，而不是传统的JavaScript或Python工具，这种选择反映了他们对性能和效率的极致追求，也展示了Go语言在AI原生开发环境中的潜力。

令人惊讶的是：OpenAI的Agents SDK现在原生支持沙盒执行，开发者无需自己构建执行环境。这意味着AI代理可以在受控环境中安全地运行，包括读取和写入文件、安装依赖项、运行代码和使用工具。这种内置的安全层对于企业级AI应用至关重要，但大多数开发者可能没有意识到其复杂性已经被OpenAI解决了。

令人惊讶的是：OpenAI的Agents SDK现在允许开发者创建一个完全受控的工作环境，让AI代理可以检查文件、运行命令和编辑代码。这种能力意味着AI系统可以更深入地与计算机系统交互，实现更复杂的任务自动化，这比大多数人想象的AI能力要强大得多。

令人惊讶的是：CSS Studio提供了可视化的动画时间线编辑功能，让设计师能够像操作视频时间轴一样直观地编辑CSS动画，包括添加、移动、编辑和删除关键帧，甚至可以调整持续时间、延迟、方向和缓动效果，这大大简化了复杂动画的制作过程。

令人惊讶的是：AI安全工具之间存在不一致性，导致难以确定真正的安全状况。这种混乱局面使得企业面临更大的决策困境，即使有先进的安全工具，也无法保证全面保护，这反映了AI安全领域尚未成熟的现实。

令人惊讶的是：Gemini内部集成了专门的内容创作工具（Nano Banana和Veo），这些工具似乎是为创意工作者量身定制的，显示了Google对特定用户群体的深度理解和产品差异化策略。

「在真实文件和工具中导航」——这句话定义了 APEX-Agents 与大多数 benchmark 的本质区别。绝大多数 AI 评测是「问答」或「代码生成」，而 APEX-Agents 要求 Agent 打开 Excel 文件、查询数据库、写报告、然后把结论填入指定单元格——这才是投行分析师的真实工作日。任何在纯文本 benchmark 上得分很高的模型，都未必能在这个评测中胜任。

大多数人可能认为企业AI工具的采用是渐进式的，但作者认为Codex在企业环境中的采用呈爆炸性增长(6倍增长)，这表明AI编程助手可能比预期更快地从实验性工具转变为生产力核心，挑战了人们对AI技术企业采用速度的常规认知。

reply to u/Vibeuel_ at https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1s7lfdu/i_hate_loving_typewriters/

He used Chapstick as a heavy grease to hold ball bearings in place to re-insert the carriage and ball bearings into a Royal Arrow.

Sorry you went through this insertion of ball bearings into a Royal in this manner. For the future attempts, there is a re-creation of a custom tool for doing this sort of operation which also includes some repair manual details: https://www.m-morren.nl/product/17071027/royal-bearing-guide-ball-feeder-tool

Lucas Dul also has a video that might help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_PONcT8HHI as well as some discussion of using straws at the 21:40 mark in this video: https://virtualhermans.com/lucas-dul

Endovenous ablation is contraindicated or relatively unsuitable when venous anatomy precludes catheter-based treatment, specifically: aneurysmal dilation of the GSV close to the saphenofemoral junction, subcutaneous location of truncal veins above the saphenous fascia and close to the skin, and significant tortuosity of the GSV or SSV. [1] In these scenarios, high ligation and stripping is recommended as the preferred alternative (grade 1 strong recommendation

The Secretary’s Day. 1947. Coronet Instructional Films. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOe0259_OuA (March 7, 2026).

Typewriter desks with top flip functionality shown in operation at 00:32 and 01:45 and closing it up at 10:24.

In addition to storing away the typewriter when not needed, these flip top desks also served as impromptu dust covers to keep dust out of them when not actively in use.

Jean Carroll as secretary and Marge Quinn as stenographer.

Paper sorter file in desk drawer at 00:55

Appointments and diaries

Definition of stenographer: responsible for dictation, transcription, typing, billing, filing, operate office machines like duplicators and calculators, occasional switchboard operation.

Filing here shown as a simple presumably recent correspondence file that is kept on hand in the secretary's desk drawer rather than in a nearby filing cabinet or centralized office filing cabinet. 03:29

"A good secretary doesn't rely on memory." (Instead she makes a permanent note.) timestamp 4:11

Placing a long distance phone call [8:31]

BYOK Review<br /> by [[Joe Van Cleave]] on YouTube

Keyring pliers are used to remove the metal rings off of both circular and tombstone glass typewriter keys so that the legends can be replaced or even covered over with black paper circles for teaching or learning typing. They take some practice and skill to use, but speed up the replacement of legends significantly.

A Typewriter Tool Kit , IBM Repair Box , Service Equipment<br /> by [[Duane Jensen]] of [[Phoenix Typewriter]] <br /> accessed on 2026-02-24T00:16:44

https://mrmrsvintagetypewriters.com/en-us/pages/typewriter-repair-tools

https://www.facebook.com/groups/705152958470148/posts/1204076431911129/

Mr. and Mrs. Vintage Typewriters<br /> Rex Cates <br /> Roly D'Mech

reply to u/Yiqu at https://old.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1r08q2i/buying_a_first_typewriter_for_writing/

The first three articles you'll find under https://boffosocko.com/research/typewriter-collection/#Typewriter%20Market will give you a quick crash course about what to consider and look out for in your search.

If you want to get to work, your best bet (and honestly the best value) is to get something from a repair shop that is serviced and ready to go. In the US this means a budget range typically from US$300-$600, or perhaps slightly more if they've recovered the platen which will improve your experience. Prices dramatically in excess of this often include a lot more custom work or less common typefaces which don't necessarily improve your performance (or are people selling typewriters who have less of an idea than you do about typewriters.)

Many hobbyists here may say to get something cheap that "works", but the amount of time and knowledge you have to scaffold to do that is worth a lot of writing time, and often still requires a lot of cleaning, restoration, and potential tinkering which is even more onerous when you just want to get to writing.

In case you haven't found them, some great resources on leveraging typewriters as distraction-free writing devices:

• Flint, Woz Delgado. 2023. The Distraction-Free First Draft. One Idea Press. https://www.oneideapress.com/product-page/the-distraction-free-first-draft.
• Joe Van Cleave: https://www.youtube.com/@Joe_VanCleave
• Damon DiMarco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMJ2zbs0bvcjaTYx5zV52sw

And if you need some serious distraction free advice, since it's hiding as deep knowledge amongst a handful of serious collectors/writers, the bigger your (standard) machine, the more visual space it takes up as you're writing and subtly helps your concentration. Similarly placing it in front of a wall (and not a window) helps a lot too.

n:: also important in transition / adaptation Vgl adopting new tool. Disorientation is not bc 'the tool is bad' it's bc you are learning #blogdit

City council resolutions Munich wrt digital sovereignty and assessment of it. Documents downloaded to Zotero Raadsbesluiten Munchen in Zotero

Munich has an assessment tool for digital sovereignty developed at Munich Univ.

Typewriter-Adjacent Writing Devices<br /> by [[Joe Van Cleave]] on YouTube<br /> accessed on 2026-02-02T09:17:37

Typewriter-like writing devices: - Privacy - security - autonomy

Freewrite (fka Hemingwriter)

• Smarttypewriter $699
  • Hemingway Signature $1000+
  • Valentine $999
• Traveler: clamshell device, smaller $549
• Alpha $349
• Alpha Cosmic $499 with colorful keys
• Freewrite Plus subscription service

Remarkable

• cloud storage or subscription
• Starts around $400-600+

Pomera

• $499

Zerowriter

-$250 - open source, SD card, customizable keys - raspberry pi based

Supernote

• tablet
• $329-500

BYOK

• Kickstarter; shipping now.

Typewriter Video Series Episode 37: AlphaSmart Neo<br /> by [[Joe Van Cleave]]<br /> accessed on 2026-01-26T12:21:40

Links w further reading wrt Claude Code and Obsidian. Most of these are links to X. Ugh.

This is an important thing too, there's not always someone to ask or delegate to.

yes, recognisable, there are a whole bunch of APIs on things I woud like to use that I'm not bc figuring out their workings in Postman takes too much effort

task lists with better context, means? batching tasks, yes helpful

original source?

Manfred Kuehn talking about his use of ConnectedText as a note taking application.

Interesting example of a digital tool mimicking a well known analog tool for its user interface.

Cursor is an AI using code editor. It connects only to US based models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI), and your pricing tier goes piecemeal to whatever model you're using.

Both an editor, and a CLI environment, and integrations with things like Slack and Github. This seems a building block for US-centered agentic AI silo forming for dev teams.

Author thinks MCP may be a temporary phenomenon as a protocol, mostly bc cli tools like Claude code don't need it. The last sentence, that cli tools already exist that are better than the corresponding MCP servers for those tools, goes back to why vibecode/AI-the-things if there's perfectly good automation already around? I think that MCP may still be useful locally for personal tools though. It helps structure what you want your AI to do.

recognisable, ai agents as chunked / abstracted away automation. This also creates the pitfall [[After claiming to redeploy 4,000 employees and automating their work with AI agents, Salesforce executives admit We were more confident about…. - The Times of India]] where regular automation is replaced by AI.

Most useful for search and for coding

Reasoning models are useful for: running tools (mcp) search now works debugging/writing code

some useful tips to keep MCPs straightforward and prevent data blobs that are too big. - use verbs not nouns for mcp tool names (focuses on the action, not the object upon you act) - think/talk about n:: data minimalisation - break it up, reads separate from reasoning steps. Keeps everything focused on the specific context. - dashboard the ratio of tokens fetched versus tokens used in answers. Lopsided ratios indicate you're overfeeding the system.

Almost function call like.

Tools are available to models, but human in the loop options exist: approval, permission settings, logs

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/315733-i-write-because-i-don-t-know-what-i-think-until

original source?

Model Suggestion: The LLM's initial call returns an AIMessage containing the suggestion to use a specific tool (the tool_calls object).

Developer Action (Execution): The developer's code must intercept this message, parse the tool name and arguments, and manually execute the corresponding Python function.

Result Feedback: The developer must then package the output of the tool execution into a ToolMessage and send it back to the Model, along with the previous conversation history, for the Model to complete its final reasoning and generate the answer.

Leszczyk, Marianna. 2025. “How Things Can Be Used: Aby Warburg’s Zettelkästen, Materiality, and Affordances.” The Warburg Institute. https://warburg.sas.ac.uk/news-events/blogs/how-things-can-be-used-aby-warburgs-zettelkasten-materiality-affordances (December 4, 2025).

https://www.hanttula.com/typeworks/

Hunting for Typewriter Accessories - YouTube<br /> by [[Just My Typewriter]] - Sarah Everett accessed on 2025-11-01T22:07:29

Estate sales often have interesting office supplies and paper in desks.

2:45 typewriter ribbon tins; made out of tin, cardboard, paper<br /> sometimes tins come with spools or spare parts

5:35 Typewriter ribbon display kits and pieces

6:58 Typewriter case keys<br /> She's collected images of case keys to know what to buy.<br /> She's got a buying guide on her website with photos.

10:04 Typewriter key tops

13:20 typewriter brushes and cleaning products, blower brushes, typeslug cleaners,

15:25 Typing books, user manuals, Typatune,

16:29 Typewriter toys; often in the $25+ range

17:23 Typewriter advertisements<br /> Sarah often purchases these online and uses them in her videos.<br /> Underwood fingernail polish advertisements

19:15 Typewriter playing cards (advertisement)

20:13 Typewriter related postcards

20:45 Typewriter books:<br /> - references; lots online; - Anthony Casillo - Typewriters (coffee books) - Michael Adler: Antique Typewriters - Paul Robert and Peter Weil - Iron Whim by Darren Werschler-Henry - non-fiction, history, - books written by other collectors<br /> - Tom Hanks' Uncommon Type<br /> - Olivetti by Allie Millington

Crescent City Books in New Orleans - has typewriters as decoration

25:03 Typewriter community collectors/creators<br /> - Lucas Dul - The Williams Typewriter (Loose Dog Press) - Loose Dog Press series<br /> - Woz Flint - The Distraction-Free First Draft<br /> - Richard Polt - The Typewriter Revolution (after thought)

28:43: Typewriter Magazines - ETCetera - Novellum Magazine (Writing related)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/705152958470148/posts/1098284832490290/

via Aaron Mitchell at https://www.facebook.com/groups/705152958470148/posts/1102482705403836/

Typewriter Typebar Holding Rack by grifter7 - Thingiverse<br /> by [[grifter7]] on [[Thingiverse.com]]<br /> accessed on 2025-10-22T10:26:22

Tool: Typebar Sorting Rack

AI powered research tools - built for academics

Tools of the typewriter trade by [[Retrotype]]

Excellent overview of many of the basic tools for typewriter repair. Didn't have the strongest grasp of all the tools' specific names, but good enough for describing their general use cases.

Example of a typewriter toolset including a case made for telephone company repair, but which works with typewriters.

• Shore A durometer gauge 2:22
• nylon fishing/picture hanging wire spec to 25kg (for drawband replacement)
• thick waxed string/yarn for repairing fishing nets (for drawbands)
• nitrile gloves (to prevent staining, issues with mineral spirits, and other caustic chemicals)
• XPower pressure blower for blowing out dust/dirt and mineral spirits. (smaller than an air compressor)
• nail grooming set with tweezers, picks, etc. (not technically necessary, but sometimes useful)
• dental tools (for use as spring hooks)
• Renaissance micro-crystalline wax (non-corrosive, made for British Museum, good on marble, wood, leather, etc. Good on bare metal for treating previously rusted metal. (It's recommended to use an abrasive polish for improving the shine of glossy paint however)
• Pouch and set of precision screwdrivers (he only uses the flatheads though the set includes other) Prefer hollow ground tips which are squared off rather than wedges.
• Chapman bit set of screwdrivers (with hollow ground tips) He prefers these for hard to remove screws. Issue that it's a bit thicker at the tip.
• Liquid wrench penetrating oil for helping to loosen screws (he likes this better than WD-40)
• brash wire brushes
• steel wire brushes (uses less frequently as they're more abrasive)
• pouch of precision wrenches (imperial and metric) his are bladed, Moody tools wrenches (mfg.) prefer the thinnest tips
• microfiber cloths
• jig for soldering typeslugs on typearms
• pouch with various typewriter specific pliers:
  • 3 prong pliers (total of 9 prongs) for making bends/forming typebars (especially making bends in the middle of bars rather than the end.;
  • peening bend pliers;
  • bending pliers for sideways bends esp. with thinner typebars;
  • vertical adjustment pliers (with rollers) not good for making adjustments of 3mm or more;
  • forming pliers with screws on the end to rotate heads for bending, peening and cutting;
  • peening pliers (bending by metal displacement)
• Magnetized screwdrivers
• forceps
• screw grabber (active capture)
• spring hooks (push/pull)
• nylon brushes for dusting
• needle nose pliers
• t-bender with slotted head for forming metal
• small bottles for mineral spirits and sewing machine oil. They have small metal tips for precision application.

Introduction: AI is now recently everywhere but we still need humans

In this paragraph, instead of looking at plagiarism or anything related to that, the study is relating to people and how ai influences people to think about themselves as real researchers.

Avoiding Internal Typewriter Distractions - YouTube<br /> by [[Joe Van Cleave]] <br /> accessed on 2025-08-28T11:08:56

Typewriter distractions<br /> - troublesome mechanical issues<br /> - need for finger strength - poor imprint

Well-tuned standard typewriters are excellent for minimizing distractions, especially internal ones.

Joe Van Cleave thinks the 5TE Smith-Corona electric typewriters are the best of their class.

Large horizontally oriented typewriter mats can be useful in that they create a buffer zone that covers the carriage movement and helps to prevent one from accidentally putting their beverages in the way of the carriage.

Typewriter Repair Tools Reference: 1960 Ames Catalog<br /> by [[Ted Munk]]<br /> accessed on 2025-08-05T08:14:59

for - progress traps - biotech - nuclear - powerful tools - leverage points

https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1lyef05/slug_work/

James Grooms use a brass wheel brush on his Dremel tool for cleaning his typeslugs.

for - adjacency - neuroscience - development biology - neuroscience tools apply to both - Michael Levin

for - adjacency - cognition and morphogensis - Michael Levin - tools - website - translates neuroscience papers into morphogenesis papers - Michael Levin - adjacency - Alan Turing - intelligence - embryogenesis

for - youtube - neuroscience- cognitive tools for making the invisible visible - Prof. Judy Fan - Deep Humanity BEing journey - making invisible visible

Inferring how primary producers respond to light and shade using experimental data is an example of an experiment-based method.

It uses a method that scales up global emissions based on measured GHG output per unit of energy (like per kWh).

This sentence explains a method that estimates greenhouse gas emissions using the CO₂-equivalent standard.

Measurement of bubble accumulation rate is an experimental monitoring technique.

Diffusive flux calculation through numerical integration is a quantitative modeling method.

BACI (Before-After Control-Impact) is a classic ecological experimental design.

The method for scaling experimental results to the whole pond is described.

Descriptions of the statistical analysis methods are provided.

The measurement approach using floating chambers is described.

Equations used to calculate diffusive flux are described.

Specific equations used for calculations are explained.

The use of bubble traps and how they are utilized is described.

Constants used in calculations and literature-based methods are mentioned.

The name of the analytical instrument is specifically mentioned.

The headspace equilibration method is described.

Specific instrument and sensor names are explicitly stated.

The source of the installation equipment and the details of the experimental setup are explicitly provided.

The calculation method and the comparison reference are described.

The specific measurement parameters used in the experiment, along with the calculated coefficient k600, are mentioned.

The installation method and the design intention of the PV experimental array are specifically described.

This sentence presents a method using ecosystem-scale experiments to measure the effect of FPV on GHG exchange.

This sentence describes the use of ecosystem-scale experiments as a tool to measure GHG dynamics before and after FPV installation.

A methodological proposal for building a database is presented.

The GWP calculation is an output of tools commonly used in LCA.

It demonstrates the collection and application of actual measured data.

An LCA analysis tool was used to derive results under varying conditions.

A scenario analysis methodology was employed.

Scenario analysis represents a typical methodological approach to addressing the uncertainty inherent in LCA.

Measurement and record-based data collection methods are utilized as tools in the study.

Data is derived through visualization of the results obtained from the LCA analysis method.

The LCA implementation procedure, the use of international standards (ISO 14040/14044), and the iterative steps involved describe the specific methodological tools and processes employed in the research.

This sentence outlines the methodological framework of this particular study(LCA over the entire life cycle).

Clearly states LCA as the method applied to study a specific component (gearbox), thus demonstrating methodology in practice.

This explicitly describes the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as the method employed in the cited study.

It clearly states the method used in the study (LCA), aligning directly with the “tools and methods” category.

It outlines concrete practices for building trust and setting priorities prior to data collection.

It clearly explains the collaborative approach in the research design process and the methodological inclusion of IK holders.

It presents specific methodological procedures that must be undertaken during the early stages of research, such as the establishment of research agreements.

It is a specific example of tool use that combines GIS technology with IK.

It compares the types of data each method can collect, highlighting the advantages of IK-based tools.

It presents a specific methodological comparison between two tools: radio telemetry and direct tracking.

The approach of using observation and hypothesis to explain complex system variables reflects a methodological aspect.

It outlines an experimental research method in which hypotheses derived from IK are scientifically tested.

It describes a specific methodological example of hypothesis formation based on observation by the Inuit.

It describes a specific methodology involving the development of a habitat model using IK. / It utilizes place-based information about habitats in a specific region (northern British Columbia).

It points out that IK itself functions as a long-term monitoring tool.

It specifically addresses the harmonization of diagnostic criteria as a methodological approach.

The classification through IK is shown to align with scientific genetic analysis, representing a tool-based integration.

It incorporates field-based knowledge into research design and uses non-invasive methods (e.g., hair snares), as well as place-based information about specific habitat areas.

It mentions the development of a specific monitoring program and the tools on which its design is based, such as the Gvi’ilas law.

The explanation that a convergence is occurring between scientific methods and IK addresses the intersection between different methodologies.

The process of modifying and adapting existing knowledge through modern observation and experience clearly pertains to tools and methods.

The process of forming IK is based on observation, interaction, and experimentation, which describes the methodology of knowledge creation.

It explains the scope of the comparative study (from development to disposal), thereby illustrating the category of evaluation methods.

It states that a manipulative study was conducted.

This sentence provides a detailed explanation of the experimental method, including the experimental site (Cornell Experimental Pond), experimental conditions (70% panel installation), and measurement indicators.

It mentions the development of a specific monitoring program and the tools on which its design is based, such as the Gvi’ilas law.

The explanation that a convergence is occurring between scientific methods and IK addresses the intersection between different methodologies.

The process of modifying and adapting existing knowledge through modern observation and experience clearly pertains to tools and methods.

The process of forming IK is based on observation, interaction, and experimentation, which describes the methodology of knowledge creation.

It specifies a methodology for reviewing papers using qualitative research methods.

The explanation of energy supply portfolio diversification represents a structural approach to the energy supply system through renewable energy.

This sentence presents an approach using distributed power grid technologies based on renewable energy.

It presents specific figures on greenhouse gas emission changes and demonstrates the methodology to track them.

It explains the method of electricity generation using wind, specifically describing the conversion tools and technologies.

Photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) are explicitly mentioned as direct technological means.

It explains specific methods for extracting geothermal resources.

This sentence explains the flow path and method of water for hydropower generation, describing the methodology for constructing hydropower facilities and directing water movement.

Since this sentence refers to the attempt to achieve efficiency through the introduction of technical methods such as hydropower facility design (turbine design), it falls under tools and methods.

This sentence addresses a method of solving problems using computer hardware, software, and optimization techniques. Since it mentions the use of computational resources to address “optimization difficulties,” it falls under tools and methods.

This sentence provides a detailed explanation of the experimental method, including the experimental site (Cornell Experimental Pond), experimental conditions (70% panel installation), and measurement indicators.

It states that a manipulative study was conducted.

It explains the scope of the comparative study (from development to disposal), thereby illustrating the category of evaluation methods.

It specifies a methodology for reviewing papers using qualitative research methods.

This sentence presents an approach using distributed power grid technologies based on renewable energy.

The explanation of energy supply portfolio diversification represents a structural approach to the energy supply system through renewable energy.

It presents specific figures on greenhouse gas emission changes and demonstrates the methodology to track them.

It explains the method of electricity generation using wind, specifically describing the conversion tools and technologies.

It explains specific methods for extracting geothermal resources.

Photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) are explicitly mentioned as direct technological means.

This sentence explains the flow path and method of water for hydropower generation, describing the methodology for constructing hydropower facilities and directing water movement.

Since this sentence refers to the attempt to achieve efficiency through the introduction of technical methods such as hydropower facility design (turbine design), it falls under tools and methods.

This sentence addresses a method of solving problems using computer hardware, software, and optimization techniques. Since it mentions the use of computational resources to address “optimization difficulties,” it falls under tools and methods.

via u/scmowner

https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1jyr2hc/the_best_way_to_get_rid_of_all_this_gunk/

Colloquial advice to use 4" mascara brushes as a replacement for a segment pick for cleaning out typewriters.

Local writers host ‘typewriter revivals’ by [[Algernon D'Ammassa Las Cruces Bulletin]]

https://old.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1j1zm4z/easy_out_typewriter_tool/

Apparently for "pulling out typebars when they get stuck"??

The Hermes 3000 repair manual has a really good section on type alignment including tools, according to Joe Van Cleave. (9:17)

Modeling & Simulation

Tools for open source journalism

Replacing the Carriage on a Royal Portable Typewriter by [[Marty Morren]]

https://www.m-morren.nl/product/17071027/royal-bearing-guide-ball-feeder-tool

A list of P2P file sharing tools

I might also add Stencila here...I see it in the endnotes.

Virtual Hermans - Lucas Dul

Lucas Dul does an overview of affordable and available tools for typewriter repair as well as more advanced

Basic Tools

• screwdriver sets
  • Carpenter screwdrivers (come to a point) the point can slip and causecam out screws
  • Hollow ground - provide the most amount of torque and prevent cam-out problems (also called gunsmith He uses the 0623 Chapman set (the number is the date of international typewriter day) The large tip can be problematic
  • long reach screwdriver
  • magnetic screwdriver
  • tempered stainless steel ruler (as a screwdriver, especially
  • microdrivers (usually used for eyeglasses or electronics)
• spring hooks (push/pull)
  • Fixture from an embroidery set with length for getting length
  • grab hooks
• pliers
  • standard needle nose pliers
  • 45-90 degree pliers (he uses more often)
  • wire cutters (for modifying springs in machines and modifying links in machines)
  • parallel draw pieces (with heavy duty cutters)
• Mechanics' wrench set
  • prefer cast ones
  • socket screwdrivers (fixed hex screwdriver) expecially for shift adjustment on the Royal Ps
  • Chapman's has a mini rachet 1/4" socket in it's 0623 set
• Forceps especially a long pair for IBM Selectrics (via Duane Jensen)
• Tweezers
• Blowtorches
  • alcohol torches (for heating and bending metal)
  • soldering, brazing, and heat shrinking
  • small butane torch (cigarette lighter use)
• Oilers with needlepoint applicator (he uses sewing machine oil)
  • One can use the surface tension of the oil to place a dot on the tip of a scewdriver (flat head) and then place the dot within a machine with reasonable precision
• MIG Pliers - have cutouts for taking rubber off of old feedrollers (otherwise these pliers are used for welding); he describes it as the nutcracker of the typewriter world
• strap wrench (especially for removing platen knobs to prevent damage)
• knife (butter knife)
  • razor blade for trimming rubber (otherwise too thin for other applications)
• flashlight (simple is fine)
• marker (Sharpie)
  • marking orientation of removed parts (washes off with alcohol)
• hammer
• retainer clip pliers (especially for IBMs, Brothers, Swintecs) with spare e- and c-clips (some have thumbscrews for minimizing damage to clips) openers are more useful than "closers"
• Bristol wrenches - looks like Allen Keys, but with star cross section for bristol locks in IBM machines
• Hand crank (for IBM Selectrics) thread into the operational cam shaft

Intermediate Tools

• segment bearing rod (good for removing individual typebars)
• drinking straw for ball bearings on royal portables and S-C portables and flat tops staggered 1/2" ball bearings with orbital gear (star-shaped) - snip opposite sides to insert orbital ring and ball bearing for holding and placement in typewriter
• carpenter's pencil for marking

Advanced/Specialty tools

• t-bender for forming metal (exp. thin pieces)
• 9 jaw pliers for bending typebars
• peening pliers (for manipulating and stretching materials)
• wheel benders (he doesn't use often)
• eyelete tool for putting eyelets in typewritter ribbon
• files (small/cheap) widen gaps inside of type guides when necessary or thinning out tight pieces

Very specialized

• Type slug solder jig or solder guide (30:52)
• keyring pliers ($400 and above to purchase)
• multimeter for checking circuit components on electric models. Primarily using Ohm setting to see if current is passing through parts, otherwise they're broken.

Honorable mentions

• center punch for drilling points and new screws
• dental mirror for looking into machines
• spring gauge to set 2lbs for desktop and 1lb for portables

Q&A

air compressors are useful for cleaning

Don't damage screws on older machines.

US used imperial screws until 1940/50s and machines after are all metric.

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