Paper-Eater McGill
Known to really curl and rip your paper. Only attacks on even-number days.
Terence "One-Knob" Oaks
Even with the set-screws nice and snug, the knob falls off. Usually on a carriage return.
Kaiser Drag
Once a fortnight you must tighten the carriage return arm.
The $10 Man
$10 for a tub of Instamorph made loading paper much easier.
Huh. I expected a display of your red typewriters.
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DeleteCool. Thanks. The world is such a neat and _complicated_ place, isn't it? So many opportunities for unexpected connections, mistakes among them. As a teacher, you must meet more than your share of unexpected connections.
Delete== Michael Höhne
I've got to try Instamorph.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried threading Teflon tape around the screws (or in the case of the knob, around the platen shaft) and then tightening them? That thing really helps nuts and bolts get a better grip.
ReplyDeleteThey look so sweet and innocent, but now the truth is out there.
ReplyDeletehaha thems be misbehaving! detention!
ReplyDeleteRyan, with the Platen Knob falling off, try this. Get a small flat file and carefully dress the part of the shaft that the screw will "bite" on. It must be level and free of any burrs. File it smooth and then try to re-fit the screw. Let me know how that goes...
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ReplyDeleteThat Hermes Rocket looks mysteriously like my 1965 Silver-Seiko Royal Mercury. I wonder if Silver Seiko made Hermes too....
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! I wish I could see this typewriters. It's especially nice to share with friends.
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