1945 IBM Electromatic #0112 90621

Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 10-20-2024 at 09:35AM
Last Edit: 10-21-2024 at 04:34PM

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As found and untested.
What does the "0112" designate? Why do some have an exposed typbar mech vs a more closed up cover.
No shift mechanism and one character on the slugs.
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It's going to type! All the cams are free except the B. The roller trips everything except the space. Some 408c on the roller tomorrow and hopefully an overnight soak of PBB frees up the B cam. Then a proper service and detail.
It must have been rebuilt late in life. Good rubber, including the feet, and not a bad paint over.
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She types again! The B cam is free but still stiff. We shall see after another overnight soak, but I’m thinking it may have something broken or bent.

Typeface Specimen:

Links:

• Service manual.
• World Record at 14:29

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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)

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