<br /> via https://www.facebook.com/groups/TypewriterCollectors/posts/10163194812329678/

You're welcome u/shapeless_nodule, even if you somehow didn't feel welcome by the quickest and most precise answer for which you could have hoped.

Given my general experience, you were highly unlikely to get the couple hours of free labor from internet strangers you were requesting to dig you out of the hole you made. Often requests like yours go unanswered for days, weeks, months...

I'm pleased to see exactly how far your "deeply indebted"-ness extended. About 8 minutes by my count. I'm especially glad that you left your post up in an attempt to help everyone else in the future who may search this sub for similar problems.

If you give up on it or feel like it's quicker and easier to go the professional repair route for help, try the list at https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/tw-repair.html

Good luck with all those springs. The Brother Deluxe 220 is a great little machine.

Original post by u/shapeless_nodule at https://reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1rp5mh6/brother_deluxe_220_jp1_typewriter_request_for/

Hi All, In a fit overconfidence a couple of years ago, I bought a brother Deluxe 220 typewriter which worked fine other than being sticky. I duly tore it down, cleaned it up, oiled it, put it back together and... watched as nothing happened because somehow all of the springs had fallen out and were now sitting on my workbench. I then put it on a shelf and forgot about it, until starting a clearout last week. I would be deeply indebted to you if anyone who has this typewriter (or one of its sister models, as I understand it most of the JP-1 models are the same) take either some photos or a good video of exactly where all of the springs inside it connect to?

Reply: <br /> This is fairly steep ask, particularly when, for a few dollars, you can get the location of all the springs in the repair manual:<br /> - https://www.lulu.com/shop/ted-munk/the-brother-jp-1-typewriter-repair-bible/paperback/product-186kzqem.html?q=brother&page=1&pageSize=4 - https://twdb.sellfy.store/brother-typewriters/

https://www.lemleyfuneralhome.net/obituaries/Warren-Dane-Bailey?obId=20748319

SHOP TALK!!! how to defeat a stripped screw head without losing your mind<br /> by [[Typewriter Justice]] on Youtube

To help remove a stripped screw head, hit it with Kroil or a similar penetrant first. Then with a screwdriver, punch or similar tool, give it purchase on the right hand side somewhere and give it a nice whack with a hammer. This should turn the screw enough to move things along.

Charlie attributes this trick to Dane Bailey (August 19, 1932 - April 21, 2019) of AAA Typewriter in Birmingham, AL.

Mazak, aka pot metal, aka Zamak, is notorious for disintegrating over time. It's what can cause tab brakes on the Olympia SM7 to freeze up.

via M. Höhne at https://typewriter.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=253&p=3

Olympia SM7 Typewriter - How to Remove and Repair a Stuck Tab Brake<br /> by [[The Write Typer]] YouTube<br /> accessed on 2026-03-03T23:50:21

Swelling pot metal or swollen cork can cause the tab brakes on the Olympia SM7 to seize up. One can file down the cork, or even remove one of the four brake elements and still have the system work. The brake drum is held in with an e-clip.

Addressing a COMMON FLAW in the Olympia SM7 typewriter that will ruin your day. Drawband Tab System<br /> by [[HotRodTypewriter]] on YouTube<br /> accessed on 2026-03-03T23:41:58

Remedies for frozen tab brake system on Olympia SM7 typewriters:<br /> Drill a hole and lubricate<br /> Remove all together<br /> Remove and attempt to adjust swollen cork and then attempt to reinstall (patience testing)

via Thom Cholowski at Rebel Typewriter Workshop in Saskatoon,Saskatchewan, Canada at https://www.facebook.com/groups/typewritermaintenance/posts/4373364699567612/

Rules of Good Repair Practices:<br /> The Success of the repair depends upon the Rapairman's ability in following the rules of good repair practices. These rules can be summed up as follows:

1. Read the Service Bulletin thoroughly.
2. Know what you are looking for. Never guess. Always investigate the source of trouble. Ask, if you do not know.
3. Determine troubles by the process of elimination.
4. Every part, no matter how small, has a job to perform. Do not overlook the smallest detail.
5. Use the proper tool. Keep tools in efficient working order.
6. Carefully handle smooth, plated or bakelite parts to prevent damaging or scratching.
7. Make the repair like you would want it, if you were the customer.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/olympiasg1/posts/1594417881876620/

Variety of suggestions for filling in Olympia typewriter keys.

Triumph-Adler Tippa Fixes https://www.laurenzvangaalen.nl/triumph-adler-tippa/

Tom Lucas gives this Triump-Adler Tippa site a positive review: https://typewriter.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?pid=35466#p35466

via Tom Lucas (aka thetypewriterman), professional repair person at https://typewriter.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?pid=32384#p32384

re: cracking house on tab sets for SG1<br />

via Tom Lucas (aka thetypewriterman), professional repair person at https://typewriter.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?pid=32375#p32375

via Uwe at https://typewriter.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=3521

Amen

Olympia SG-3 German Typewriter, Replaced Paper Injector Broken Handle, Remove Platen Knob<br /> by [[Phoenix Typewriter]] on YouTube<br /> accessed on 2026-03-03T02:20:00

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTOqFN4jY0w/

Lucas Dul's tour of Typewriter Chicago, his typewriter shop.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TypewriterCollectors/posts/10163266181279678/?comment_id=10163266332769678

quote via Clair Callaway

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JuwelTypewriterShop

via https://www.facebook.com/groups/705152958470148/?multi_permalinks=1202102332108539

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://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10162847550852775&set=p.10162847550852775&type=3

Olympia quality control sheets had sections for:<br /> - shift (Hh Hh Hh)<br /> - type specimen for all the characters<br /> - Black ribbon test in two lines of all characters<br /> - Red ribbon test in two lines of all characters<br /> - Stencil Test <br /> - Final Proof: "Olympia-Qualitaet findet in der ganzen Welt Anerkennung - sie verbuergt besseres Schreiben."<br /> - Line Spacing: the letter "m" at all settings<br /> - Back Spacer: "rrrrRRRR"

https://www.facebook.com/SwanbergTypewriterRepair/posts/pfbid0VHWcGPuPicHv4Mf1F919THBEyYGMepHZMMAFiT6xj7f3vsqFsnBkcG3hVkkrqK2xl

Jonathan Swanberg's gifted typewriter from Tom Hanks.

A 12-Year-Old Folded Newspapers and Read Dan Bernstein's Column; Now He's Naming a Writing Room After Him<br /> by [[Justin Pardee]]<br /> accessed on 2026-02-20T09:31:07

Hanssen, Geir Kihle. 2026. The Typewriter Enthusiast’s Handbook: An Introduction to Analogue Typewriters in a Digital World. https://www.amazon.com/Typewriter-Enthusiasts-Handbook-Introduction-Typewriters/dp/B0GMYYG367 (February 16, 2026).

repairing a remington portable model 1<br /> by [[Just My Typewriter]] on YouTube <br /> accessed on 2026-02-11T14:47:34

Keep moving forward in your typewriter repair career

via https://www.facebook.com/groups/TypewriterCollectors/posts/10163194812329678/

2026-02-08

via Todd Young https://www.facebook.com/groups/TypewriterCollectors/posts/10163194812329678/

quote via Nick Jacobs at https://www.facebook.com/groups/TypewriterCollectors/posts/10163194812329678/ on 2026-02-09

(Buying a Typewriter<br /> by [[Joe Van Cleave]] and [[Bob Marshall]] of Typewriter Muse on YouTube<br /> accessed on 2025-10-16T09:27:44

Bob Marshall prefers "extreme collector" to "hoarder" when it comes to typewriter collecting.

In July 20222, Bob Marshall was charging $60/hour for typewriter service.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTBPyaqCe5U/

reply to u/CaliKelli989 at https://old.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1qx43wy/smith_corona_classic_12_for_75worth_it_for_my/ on signaling by online typewriter sales

Where you're selling is one of the biggest signals of all. Selling machines for over $250 on Facebook requires way more signaling on the part of a professional or semi-professional seller. Mr&Mrs are doing a whole lot more work on restoring their machines than the average "blow and go" level that Janet and her significant other are likely doing (or that done by the average shop), as a result they're doing more work to show that, but they're occupying a dramatically different market space. Who is offering warranties on their work? Who is recovering platens? Who is explicitly stating the quality of the rest of their rubber? (Note that Janet isn't saying anything about the rubber washers on her SM3s, nor did they say anything about the rubber feet or the feet on the cases. Were they all replaced?)

Most professional shops and restorers are selling via their physical shops or their own websites instead of eBay, which takes steep cuts, or FB where it's harder for their much better quality machines to stand out amidst similarly priced dirtier machines. (Most pros also refuse or prefer not to ship when they can avoid it, so online presence doesn't "buy" them much.) There's a huge gulf in the levels of work that Walid Saad or Lucas Dul are offering in complete tear downs and restorations and the simple clean, oil, and adjust operations that are being offered by average pro shops and that's different again from what I suspect Janet is probably offering. This doesn't even get into the space of the lowest level "flippers" and vintage/antique shops whose only value add is finding and offering machines. As a point of reference, Lucas is doing less than a full restoration a month in an average year. The rest is cleaning machines for straight sale and then repairs that walk in the door. I'd suspect that he doesn't have more than a dozen machines in stock that are ready for sale today compared to a multi-person operation like Typewriter Muse which has nearly 30 machines on the shelf ready to go.

There's a huge spectrum in the level of restorations being offered out there. Very few people appreciate any of the differences.

The issue is that many people starting out don't want to pay a lot for a clean/restored machine, so they're fine with something that "works". Generally they don't know what they're missing from a finely tuned machine. At the other end are serious collectors, who often have the knowledge and expertise to service their own machines. The biggest issue with the market is the huge gulf of information imbalance between the novice buyers and novice sellers and the professionals.

Hope this helps on the differentiation that's available out there...

https://www.peacechapelfh.com/obituary/DuaneMarten-Jensen

https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-duane-jensen-aka-phoenix-typewriter

https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/3wut0f/rotating_keys_on_smith_corona_silent/

See also: https://hypothes.is/a/QSmmGAuyEe-liOcGXnKxOA

Smith Corona Vintage Typewriter Straighten Chrome Ring Keytops Twisted Crooked Letters Repair by [[Phoenix Typewriter]]

Rotate typewriter legends

Smith Corona Vintage Typewriter 5 Series Draw Band Install Mainspring Connection Wind Tighten by [[Phoenix Typewriter]]

Smith-Corona 5 series drawband and mainstring attachment and tightening.

Smith Corona Manual Vintage Typewriter Main Spring Removal Flush and Re-Lube Draw Band Attached by [[Phoenix Typewriter]]

Duane puts a few drops of red oil on the mainspring of typewriters as a lubricant before blowing it out to thin it down.

Here he demonstrates how to re-tension the mainspring of a Smith-Corona typewriter.

via https://old.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1hc2olg/royalite_64_replacement_draw_band/

via u/AndyK2131 at https://old.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1qqkuun/should_my_anchors_look_like_this/

u/Koponewt aka Pelicram's advice for using fishing line to replace drawbands.

https://www.m-morren.nl/

Per Facebook post on 2026-01-26, Marty Morren offers recovered platens for €70 regardless of size.

KU student repairs typewriters to preserve history and inspire new art<br /> by [[by Logan Pierson]] in The Lawrence Times on 2026-01-25<br /> accessed on 2026-01-29T00:02:12

Jonathan Swanberg started a typewriter repair business at the end of 2023 inspired by Lucas Dul

Shop website: https://www.swanbergtypewriter.com/typewriters-for-sale

THE ANALOGS: Meet one of the few people in America who knows how to fix manual typewriters<br /> by [[Sam Dingman]] for The Analogs 91.5 KJZZ Phoenix<br /> accessed on 2026-01-25T20:52:25

Duane Jensen's death was announced by his family on 2026-01-25.

https://www.printables.com/model/753729-typewriter-carriage-release-lever-smith-corona-ele

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLw5Icbli54

disassembly of the Underwood 5

Olympia SF Companion adjustments<br /> by [[Typewriter Justice]]

u/viktor72 has new old stock of the rectangular Royal badges for the KMM, KMG, etc. from a typewriter repairman.

https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1q7u6n2/going_back_and_forth_as_to_whether_or_not_i/

Smith Corona Skyriter Typewriter Draw Band String Rope Repaired Mainspring Wound<br /> by [[Phoenix Typewriter]] on YouTube<br /> accessed on 2026-01-07T15:56:18

https://archive.org/details/@zach858

u/capnrefsmmat reply to

u/lodger238 at https://reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1hslx56/huh_i_thought_wd40_was_horrible_as_a_lubricant/<br /> Agree completely and to further the point; typewriters were manufactured with low tolerance in many areas just so they wouldn't need lubricating.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TypewriterRepair/comments/1pbnomi/mainspring_twisted/

https://tickatickading.com/

https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1p24iee/remington_deluxe_only_works_when_vertical/

How to Fix a Typewriter and Your Life<br /> by [[Kurt Streeter]], [[Ruth Fremson]] in - The New York Times<br /> accessed on 2025-11-20T14:52:06

Royal KHM KHY Typewriter, Replace Broken Type Bar Link, Modified Fabricated New Part from Paper Clip - YouTube<br /> by [[Phoenix Typewriter]]<br /> accessed on 2025-11-07T09:30:07

A rebuilt Royal KHM with a KHY serial number?!

Symptom: Ghosting lines overlaying typed text:

This is assuredly not a type slug cleaning issue and the secret is that the loops in the letters like "a", "e", "o", etc. are clear. The lines are caused by the paper not being held to the platen, so when the slug hits, you're getting ink from the other part of the slug transferring to the paper. The remedy is to tuck the paper underneath the paper bale and rollers.

If one still sees issues after this then check your manual to ensure that the ribbon is properly threaded followed by a check that the ribbon vibrator isn't bent too far away from the typing point and too close to the platen and causing the ribbon to rub against the paper.

https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1oi6808/space_runs_too_fast_with_loud_buzzing_sound_plz/ reply via u/ahelper

https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1ojf7oe/oil_for_typewriter/

via /jbhusker<br /> SC 6 series part 1.

https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1oblfvo/service_booklet_2/

See also Google Drive document with details.

https://typewriterdatabase.com/1926-mercedes-4.19461.typewriter via Kevin Stallaert

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

advice via Nashville Typewriter, a repair person. <br /> https://reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1o4qxvn/chasing_problems_stuck_keys/

reply to u/EdmundDante718 at https://reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1o5x527/missing_carriage_releases_on_scm/

It's incredibly common for these 6 series Smith-Coronas to have broken plastic carriage release levers (a major design flaw). You can call around to shops with parts machines for original replacements. https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/tw-repair.html

There are numerous YouTube repair videos and ideas including these few I've bookmarked before, though there are surely others: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNcQvfUk23s - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb9VlrKcXcM

I've not seen anyone 3-D print a version (yet), but designs for one might be floating around out there.

I've also seen people jury rig all sorts of plastic replacements which is an option as well.

In practice, you generally only need one working one for your dominant hand.

Royal KMM FPE HH KH 10 T1 B64 Typewriter Ribbon Install Rewind Respool Replace by [[Phoenix Typewriter]]

The spools for the standard Royal typewriters (Ten, H, KH, KHM, KMM, KMG, RP, HH, FP, Empress, 440, 660, etc.) have a custom metal mechanism for their auto-reverse. The spools are known as the T1 (which is the same as General Ribbon part # T1-77B , T1-77BR, and Nu-Kote B64.) If winding on universal ribbon onto them, remove the eyelette which isn't needed and may interfere with the auto reverse.

The function of the mechanism is fairly similar to that of the Remington, but the mechanism is on the spool itself rather than on the spindle.

If necessary, Ribbons Unlimited carries these metal spools: https://www.ribbonsunlimited.com/6N064-Royal-Standard-Electric-Ribbon-64-p/6n064.htm

reply to u/Ag_2402 at https://reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1nwl0jb/brother_charger_11/

Remove the ribbon and compare what's happening bilaterally. Use the mirror symmetry of the two sides and the ribbon reverse functionality to puzzle out what's wrong. Is something stuck? Broken? Bent? Missing? Comparing the broken side to the working side should help to solve the puzzle.

Look closely at the mechanics of what's going on. Are the gears turning at all? Is there a pawl that holds the forward motion properly? Does something need to be bent back into place? Is there a missing spring perhaps?

Beyond this doing searches for ribbon advancement on YouTube (especially Phoenix Typewriter's channel) may unearth some illustrative help.

Some of the advice here may be helpful: https://typewriterdatabase.com/RD-Typewriter-Tips.index.manual

RE: poor type quality on the "!" via u/TheGuyAtThePlace265 at https://reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1no1whe/poor_definition_on/

Lots of things can cause this in rough order, check:

Clean the slugs

Ribbon can have an effect. Silk is generally crisper than nylon which is crisper than cotton.

The paper can have an effect depending on the thickness and general grain.

Typing technique can play a part. Often you'll see issues including ghosting and other problems, particularly if you bottom out a key while typing.

Are you using a backing sheet?

Is your platen rock hard or has it been re-covered?

Is your ring and cylinder adjustment properly done?

The most frequently abused slugs are often the ones at the the ends of the segment and 1/! definitely qualifies. Sometimes a small bit of forming can clear things up.

https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1ngt1u4/questions_about_going_into_the_typewriter_business/

Based on your original post, I thought you might have been further along with resources, but this makes me wonder a bit, so I'll add some materials for you. Start here: https://boffosocko.com/2024/10/24/learning-typewriter-maintenance-and-repair

Repair manuals:

• https://typewriterdatabase.com/manuals.php
• Munk's Printed manuals: http://www.thebookpatch.com/BookStoreResults?search=Theodore+Munk&ddl=authors
• Munk's .pdf manuals: https://sellfy.com/twdb
• Service Manuals: https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/tw-manuals.html#servicemanuals

Other resources: https://boffosocko.com/research/typewriter-collection/

Be sure to register for an account on the typewriterdatabase.com as that will give you access to more material and research than a non-logged in user.

There are a few "young" folx out there who have recently done what you're considering, and knowing a few of them may help. Reach out if you feel comfortable doing so:

• Matt Snyder of New England Typewriter (see: https://reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1cxjxt5/new_typewriter_shop_coming_fall_2024/)
• Lucas Dul of Typewriter Chicago
• Paul Lundy
• Antony Valoppi
• Trevor Brumfield
• Aaron Therol of Typewriter Connection
• Bob Marshall of Typewriter Muse
• See also: https://writingball.blogspot.com/2024/05/want-to-run-typewriter-shop.html

Consider a trip to QWERTY Fest which is coming up soon.

Good Luck

https://www.amazon.com/Medium-Rubber-Bumper-Stainless-Washer/dp/B07VNQGM83/?th=1

Suggested as replacement feet for Hermes 2000 typewriter by Blake https://www.facebook.com/groups/721704878218903/posts/2850553278667375/

Type Townsend Studio<br /> https://www.typetownsendstudio.com/

Toronto shop thriving amid typewriter renaissance<br /> by [[John Vennavally-Rao]] for CTV News 2025-09-01 accessed on 2025-09-13T21:43:40

https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/56p9zt/royal_quiet_de_luxe_backspace_fix/

https://themechanicaltype.blogspot.com/2019/10/a-comprehensive-history-of-royal-model-p.html?m=1

https://www.laurenzvangaalen.nl/olympia-traveller/

Smith Corona Electric Portable Typewriter Dual Belt Replacement using O rings - YouTube<br /> by [[Phoenix Typewriter]] <br /> accessed on 2025-08-28T12:05:

o-ring replacements for Smith-Corona typewriters<br /> www.torkdistributors.com<br /> Filter O-ring replacements<br /> W34-OR 152030 <br /> 4.125" diameter

also could try Culligan OR-34 versions

Buying a Bad Typewriter: Project IBM (part 1) - YouTube<br /> by Sarah Everett at [[Just My Typewriter]]<br /> accessed on 2025-08-28T00:11:36

A small sampling of what you're in for with respect to IBM typewriter repair.

https://odysee.com/@SelectricRepair:4

additional details at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdFFGliwobPvqE8c03J7AtWQJSnxp_wfv

https://app.box.com/v/selectric

The Smith Corona Five Series (why i love them!) - YouTube<br /> by [[Just My Typewriter]]<br /> accessed on 2025-08-25T10:35:08

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdFFGliwobPvqE8c03J7AtWQJSnxp_wfv

moved videos to https://odysee.com/@SelectricRepair:4

Olympia SG Typewriter Platen Knob Shaft Bent, Repaired, Straightened<br /> by [[Duane Jensen]] of [[Phoenix Typewriter]]<br /> accessed on 2025-08-18T08:17:57

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW_KWF7wcfs

https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1hk0ebb/smithcorona_escapement_noise/

Colman Manufacturing<br /> by [[Philly Typewriter]]<br /> accessed on 2025-08-05T08:20:31

https://cmfg.com/<br /> archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20210623172406/https://cmfg.com/

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

Soldering Typeface to Typebar & Use of Type Gauge S-221<br /> by [[Ted Munk]]<br /> accessed on 2025-08-05T07:58:31

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1794856020751839/?multi_permalinks=4151646971739387

reply to u/MirageAnne at https://reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1mgmwkq/remington_rand_17/

There are two general types of "sticky keys": 1. sticky going up 2. sticky coming down

Sticky going up

For stickiness slowing down the typebar (on the way up or down), it's likely that you've got oil, dirt, dust, or other sludge in the segment of your machine. You'll want to flush out your segment with some solvent and potentially blow things out with compressed air to remove the source of the friction.

While you're flushing out the segment with your solvent of choice (lacquer thinner, paint thinner, mineral spirits, alcohol, etc.), actually move the typebars using the keys or by other means. This will help to get them moving and allow the solvent and subsequently compressed air to help flush the oil, dust, hair, etc. out of your machine. You've already got a mechanical cleaning device of sorts (the typebar itself) inside the segment, so move it while you're flushing it out!

It may take a few repeated treatments/attempts to get it all clear for all the keys, but it's far easier than taking everything apart.

When you're done, it's common wisdom that one should NOT oil the segment.

Sticky going down

If your typebar(s) are sticking due to friction at the typing point, then they need some gentle forming to the right or the left to prevent them from rubbing on the typing point so that they can fall back down to the type rest. The two videos below will help describe and demonstrate the symptoms as well as the repair. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrlt6VyC8D0&t=485s - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arspyq1w4Iw

Other considerations

It's much less common, but once everything is clean and properly aligned, if you're still seeing sluggishness, it may be the case that the spring on the individual key has broken or become disconnected which prevents it from returning back to the type rest.

https://thetype.space/repair-services/

Restarting the Channel!<br /> by [[Will Davis]]

Restarting his typewriter-related channel because he's seen a bunch of of older typewriter collectors passing away.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074SV5WTX

Drive belts u/NisKildegaard recommends for SMC electric typewriters. via https://new.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1f7mhz6/comment/llb1peu/

Electric Repair Tip: Drive Belt Replacements by [[Sarah Everett]] of [[Just My Typewriter]]

reply to u/VampySiren on https://reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1m7yz1m/silveretti_ribbon_vibrator_getting_stuck_in/

On most machines, the ribbon vibrator is meant to slide up and down freely and it typically returns with just gravity. 9 times out of 10 the reason that the vibrator doesn't go back down because it's either dirty/gummy or has been slightly bent. Put a few drops of mineral spirits or similar degreaser on it and give it a light scrub with a toothbrush. If it doesn't move freely after a round or two of this, is it bent and hanging on something? If so, bend it so that it moves freely.

The other 1 of 10 times, it's the ribbon that's been installed correctly.

via u/TypewriterJustice at https://reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1m1w6s2/tune_up_key_strokes/n42glpz/

via u/TypewriterJustice https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1m1w6s2/tune_up_key_strokes/

We R Memory Maker Typecast Typewriter Review! (Royal Classic, Royal Epoch) by [[Transcendental Airwaves]]

He's got a mention of where to adjust the on-feet/motion adjustment screws are on the carriage at the 6:20 timestamp.

Good Enough Is Very Fine: Royal KMG Tabulator Issue by [[maryech]]

Carriage on a Royal KMG was grinding, so Mary disconnected the spring on the brake gear for the tabulator rack to fix the issue.

The brake gear on Royals isn't meant to be engaged during normal typing operation.

Meet the Man Keeping Antique Clocks Ticking | Before it’s Gone Episode 6

Generally two types of clocks:<br /> - spring wound<br /> - weight based

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4770669677/?multi_permalinks=10162232824949678

Reported via Elisabeth Paton.