1925 Underwood 5 #2061960-5
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Jonathan Sprung (Jonathan)
Created: 07-09-2023 at 10:26AM
Last Edit: 07-29-2023 at 05:31AM
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I bought this as a parts machine, and I've done nothing to it. I'm hoping to get at the escapement to revive my Underwood 3-12" at some point.
Update. After a whole lot of cleaning, it types! Like all Underwood 5's, it is a pleasure to type on, and it has cleaned up real nice. Now, the dilemma, do I tear it down for my other Underwood, or do I just let it stand, and keep looking for a dog-tooth spring for the escapement on my older one?
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Hunter: Jonathan Sprung (Jonathan)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 1232
I have been collecting typewriters all my life, starting with a 1980's Brother Charger 11 (which I no longer have, but have replaced with an identical machine). I have well over 60 typewriters now, with a few rare portables. Some are interesting or odd, but most of mine are common machines.
My wife and I have made a deal, that I can keep buying typewriters if she can keep buying shoes. Fair enough! *shrugs*
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