Repair
Do you have a vintage typewriter that needs repair or restoration?
You’re in the right place!
I repair and restore many makes and models of manual typewriters. (I don’t do electric typewriters currently).
Classic Typewriter
Levels of Service
$200.
Plus return shipping costs, if / as needed.
What’s included?
I run each machine through a thorough 14 point inspection, checking and repairing:
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Tabs (if present)
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Keys
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Type slugs
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Margins
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Alignment
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Drawband
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Mainspring
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Feet
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Rollers
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Platen
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Carriage Knobs
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Backspace
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Paper supports (if present)
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Ribbon manual and auto reversal
I oil and adjust as needed, replacing parts if I have them, and as needed.
I dust out the inside and clean the outer body.
$350.
Plus return shipping costs, if / as needed.
What’s included?
I perform all of the functions above and:
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Resurface the platen (remove the hard outer layer)
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Replace feet if new feet are available.
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Replace draw band with unbreakable line.
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More thorough inner clean, removing more parts to reach tighter places
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More thorough outer polish.