22-Point Restoration

All typewriters undergo a complete 22-point restoration service:

• Renew case (clean exterior, attach and seal any loose fabric, renew case hardware).

• Chemical clean internals: escapement, type bars, key linkages, escapement rack, plus all typing engine components.

• Clean and lube lower segment with synthetic lubricant.

• Lightly lube all pivot points.

• Remove Wite-Out residue where present (yuck).

• Clean and polish paint surfaces.

• Chemical clean platen.

• Clean and adjust paper feed rollers.

• Clean and polish key caps.

• Align keycap legends.

• Chemical clean type slugs.

• Replace frame chassis washers (Olympias).

• Clean and lube carriage rails.

• Check on-feet adjustment (vertical alignment).

• Clean and lube margin sliders.

• Clean and adjust shift keys and shift lock linkages.

• Clean and adjust carriage components: line spacer, carriage release and lock.

• Clean and adjust paper bail and paper release cam.

• Clean and adjust ribbon advance and reverse gears.

• Polish brightwork.

• Install new ribbon.

• Final test type sample to check for proper operation and action.

Typewriter Tom, Fall 2022

tomrehkopf@yahoo.com

770-313-6105