tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737860177549923157.post1941550322888593724..comments2023-03-23T04:35:09.128-07:00Comments on Key Snap: The "Before" ShotsErikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342814580471172993noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737860177549923157.post-25470609623154610622013-09-01T05:28:19.447-07:002013-09-01T05:28:19.447-07:00Yeah, we enjoy the restoration process too as long...Yeah, we enjoy the restoration process too as long as it doesn't get too far beyond our abilities. :-)<br />My wife, Heather, enjoys the restoration a lot and I probably actually use the typewriters more once they're working. Either way, it's all fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737860177549923157.post-48955007288820746102013-08-29T22:38:27.753-07:002013-08-29T22:38:27.753-07:00That's fantastic, Antonio. My daughter thinks ...That's fantastic, Antonio. My daughter thinks I'm off my rocker when it comes to typewriters. I wish I could get her to see the appeal.<br /><br />I remember seeing the pictures of Mr. Hanks traveling with a Silent, but I hadn't made the connection until you mentioned it. Now I feel super cool. Maybe my daughter will think so too. ;-)Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15342814580471172993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737860177549923157.post-76813255680321139632013-08-29T22:26:33.743-07:002013-08-29T22:26:33.743-07:00It is a great typewriter. I just got one from Crai...It is a great typewriter. I just got one from Craigslist and gave it to my daughter. She was over the moon. Also, it appears to be the one the Tom Hanks has been seen typing on recently. Ours cleaned up beautifully. Enjoy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300941718799774051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737860177549923157.post-55483103621830189192013-08-29T19:24:23.765-07:002013-08-29T19:24:23.765-07:00You're right Bryan, I really enjoy doing the w...You're right Bryan, I really enjoy doing the work. I tend to swing between focusing on repair/collecting and actually using them to write.Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15342814580471172993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737860177549923157.post-61820768086980872582013-08-29T19:22:12.182-07:002013-08-29T19:22:12.182-07:00Hmmm - I like it! "Sarge" it is.Hmmm - I like it! "Sarge" it is.Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15342814580471172993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737860177549923157.post-54164212505354592532013-08-29T19:21:04.758-07:002013-08-29T19:21:04.758-07:00Thanks Rob. I had to get a little help, but it'...Thanks Rob. I had to get a little help, but it's all fixed. I really wanted to do the work myself, but the pawl and ratchet on the platen had me stumped. I knew what was wrong, but I couldn't figure out *why* it was wrong.<br /><br />I'm very lucky to be 15 minutes from Bill Wahl's shop. He graciously helped me figure out a spring needed adjusting and even did the adjustment for me.<br /><br />As soon as I finish cleaning and sprucing I will post some "After" pics.Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15342814580471172993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737860177549923157.post-27029082323337897582013-08-29T07:38:43.625-07:002013-08-29T07:38:43.625-07:00A 3-striper too! You should call it "Sarge&qu...A 3-striper too! You should call it "Sarge" (:Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737860177549923157.post-27768494696228768192013-08-29T04:05:43.004-07:002013-08-29T04:05:43.004-07:00Those are sturdy typewriters! I love the fact tha...Those are sturdy typewriters! I love the fact that yours came with the owner's manual!<br /><br />Good luck with the restoration--that's half the fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737860177549923157.post-50053554264776580852013-08-29T00:45:30.089-07:002013-08-29T00:45:30.089-07:00Hope you get it fixed OK, it is amazing what an ev...Hope you get it fixed OK, it is amazing what an evening's application can yield.Rob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.com