Typerwriter repair/rebuild?

Michaelson · 09-16-2004, 11:05 AM

Anyone aware of a good typewriter repair person in the U.S.? I have a nice 40's portable that I need rebuilt, and stumble across some FINE old desk top machines in our jaunts through antique stores, but 9 times out of 10, they're totally locked up from mishandling and no regular service. Our last repair shop closed near us a couple of years ago, and no one has stepped up to the plate to pick up the slack. Anyone else in this delima? Regards. Michaelson

Big Dave · 09-19-2004, 02:55 AM

Here's an extensive list- you may find someone in your area:
http://xavier.xu.edu/~polt/tw-repair.html

I did a lot of research on typewrites and purchased an Underwood no 5 for the care facility.

Good luck,
DF

Michaelson · 09-20-2004, 08:52 AM

Thank you VERY much Dave. I've come across several Underwoods this weekend, and plan on picking one of those old monsters up, as well as a REALLY odd duck I saw for only $50 at a local antique store, and wanted to locate someone who could put them back in good operating condition. I love to type, so they wouldn't be just 'props' sitting around...they'd be used. Once again, thanks!! High regards. Michaelson

09-16-2004, 11:05 AM	#1
Michaelson One Too Many Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,775	Typerwriter repair/rebuild? Anyone aware of a good typewriter repair person in the U.S.? I have a nice 40's portable that I need rebuilt, and stumble across some FINE old desk top machines in our jaunts through antique stores, but 9 times out of 10, they're totally locked up from mishandling and no regular service. Our last repair shop closed near us a couple of years ago, and no one has stepped up to the plate to pick up the slack. Anyone else in this delima? Regards. Michaelson __________________ "...remember to read chapters 4 and 5...." Last edited by Michaelson : 09-16-2004 at 11:12 AM.

09-19-2004, 02:55 AM	#2
Big Dave New in Town Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii Posts: 28	Typewriter Here's an extensive list- you may find someone in your area: http://xavier.xu.edu/~polt/tw-repair.html I did a lot of research on typewrites and purchased an Underwood no 5 for the care facility. Good luck, DF

09-20-2004, 08:52 AM	#3
Michaelson One Too Many Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,775	Thank you VERY much Dave. I've come across several Underwoods this weekend, and plan on picking one of those old monsters up, as well as a REALLY odd duck I saw for only $50 at a local antique store, and wanted to locate someone who could put them back in good operating condition. I love to type, so they wouldn't be just 'props' sitting around...they'd be used. Once again, thanks!! High regards. Michaelson __________________ "...remember to read chapters 4 and 5...."

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