Typewriter – Modern Anachronist

The Royal has no clothes.

Made some more progress on the Model 10.

Got the front panel and rear top panels off. Got the carriage out. It appears that the sides & rear are one piece of iron, so I don’t think there are any more covers to remove.

I got the type bars to travel the full stroke!

Once I removed the carriage, I confirmed that the far end of the draw band is missing, so I’m adding that to the list of parts I need to source.

There’s your problem

Well today I made a wee bit of progress before my neck said it was time to stop.

I got the front top covers off

The internet has everything these days.

Originally I was worried that I was going to have to do this without any guidance at all. I mean, can twenty-first century solutions be applied to nineteenth century hardware.

But the internet has, once again, provided exactly the niche media I need. But this time, I can share that without fear of being judged.

Scratch that. I’m sure you think differently about me now that you know I’m into touching hundred year olds.

Found the operator’s manual.

And a master list of Royal Repair Parts. Dated from March 1960, it still lists parts for the Model 10.

And the Repair manual for Royal machines. It appears to cover more than just the Model 10, but should be a huge help to me.

First real look at the Royal

Got my bench cleared off and put the Royal up. Actually took my first real good look at the entire unit today.

Remember, I originally bought it for the key caps only.

I vacuumed the entire unit and closely examined it and things (as usual) got more complicated than expected.

Can I interest you in an off-color joke about “not going down”?

In which our author attempts to stave off boredom induced insanity.

I just had surgery on my neck and as you can imagine, I’m somewhat limited on my physical activities while I mend.

Since I can’t do a lot, I need to do something. I’ve decided to clean & repair this typewriter.

I love the fact that there is no bottom panel